VOICED : Estudiantes venezolanos protestan tras suspension de referendo

Venezuelan students protested after the National Electoral Council suspended the recall referendum process against President Nicolás Maduro, citing legal rulings that annulled initial signature collections due to fraud. The opposition, led by activist Lilian Tintori, called for civil disobedience, arguing the government's actions were unconstitutional. The opposition aimed to hold the referendum within the year to prompt early elections, as a delay could allow Maduro to transfer power to his vice president if he lost.

What event triggered the protests by Venezuelan students?

• The suspension of the recall referendum process

• The election of a new president

• The introduction of a new education reform

• A new economic policy

Why did the National Electoral Council suspend the recall referendum process?

• Due to a lack of funding

• Because of court rulings on fraudulent signatures

• To support the opposition

• To align with international recommendations

What was the opposition's plan regarding the collection of signatures?

• To gather signatures for a new political party

• To boycott the signature collection process

• To collect 4 million signatures for the referendum

• To collect signatures for a new constitution

Who called for civil disobedience following the suspension of the referendum?

• Leopoldo López

• Lilian Tintori

• The National Electoral Council

• Nicolás Maduro

What was the opposition's goal in holding the referendum within the year?

• To support the current government

• To prompt early elections

• To ensure Maduro remains in power

• To delay the elections