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Senator Torres Stands with Venezuelan Citizens

Posted on July 20, 2017

Venezuelans this week voted on a national plebiscite referendum to oppose changes by President Nicolas Maduro to rewrite the nation’s Constitution.  Nearly 7.5 million Venezuelan citizens worldwide participated in the vote, including 150,000 living in Florida, and by an overwhelming ninety-eight percent rejected the proposed Constitutional reforms.
“The voices of the Venezuelan people spoke with unanimity in their desire to preserve their national freedom and an open society,” stated Senator Victor Torres (D-Orlando).  “We should all stand with the citizens and demand the current leadership abide by the will of the people.”
Senator Torres supports efforts by the United States and other nations to impose economic sanctions on Venezuela to discourage the unpopular Constitutional changes and restore stability and economic prosperity for the South American country. Venezuela has been in a downward economic spiral under Maduro’s leadership, with rising food shortages, high unemployment, and sky-high inflation. Since April, almost 100 Venezuelans have died in anti-Maduro protests.
For additional information, please contact Senator Torres’ office at 407-846-5187.

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