Maduro moves Christmas to October amid post-poll turmoil

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 05, 2024 12:05 am

(UPDATE) CARACAS — Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has declared that Christmas will come early this year, on October 1, as he seeks to impart some holiday cheer after a disputed presidential election the opposition claims he stole.

The 61-year-old is set for a third six-year term despite an outcry from the opposition and international community over the results of the July 28 election.

EARLY CHRISTMAS CHEER? Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro makes a gesture as he delivers a speech during a rally in the capital Caracas on Aug. 28, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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