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Why Tuesday will be a big day for Venezuela’s future

By Tom Rogan
Published February 12, 2019 6:14am ET
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Why Tuesday will be a big day for Venezuela’s future
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro shows his ballot after casting a vote for a constitutional assembly in Venezuela on Sunday. The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Maduro on Monday following what it called a "sham" election of a new, powerful legislative assembly. (Miraflores Press Office via AP) | AP

This week will be pivotal in the revolt against despotic ruler Nicolas Maduro. That’s because on Tuesday, Venezuelans will gather to demand Maduro’s resignation, and will also attempt to bring U.S. aid across the Colombian border.

Maduro has ordered his military to stop them. So will the military fire on fellow Venezuelans?

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