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Venezuelans protest after quashed referendum - chairman - 10-23-2016
(BBC) Venezuelan government opponents marched through Caracas after officials blocked their attempts to hold a referendum.
The wives of two jailed opposition leaders headed the marchers who were dressed in white and waved national flags.
On Thursday election officials suspended a petition seeking a referendum on removing President Nicolas Maduro from office.
The move was criticised by the Organization of American States.
In a statement, 12 OAS member countries, including Brazil, Argentina and Colombia said they were “profoundly worried by the decision taken by the Venezuelan National Electoral Council.â€