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Thousands of Venezuelans have been protesting after President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in the country's disputed election. The opposition says the results were fraudulent.
There are reports of at least 11 deaths in protest-related violence, with lots more people injured.
Our South America correspondent, Ione Wells, explains why the results are disputed and what protesters in Caracas have been saying.
BBC Mundo’s Jorge Perez gives us the background on Venezuela, including who Hugo Chávez was and why the country is in such economic turmoil, despite having the biggest proven oil reserves in the world.
Also, young Venezuelans tell us about their hopes for their futures.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld
By BBC World Service4.2
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Thousands of Venezuelans have been protesting after President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in the country's disputed election. The opposition says the results were fraudulent.
There are reports of at least 11 deaths in protest-related violence, with lots more people injured.
Our South America correspondent, Ione Wells, explains why the results are disputed and what protesters in Caracas have been saying.
BBC Mundo’s Jorge Perez gives us the background on Venezuela, including who Hugo Chávez was and why the country is in such economic turmoil, despite having the biggest proven oil reserves in the world.
Also, young Venezuelans tell us about their hopes for their futures.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld

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