Venezuelan nationals protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the Constituent Assembly in Cucuta, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia, on July 29, 2017
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was pushing forward Saturday with a controversial weekend vote for an assembly to rewrite the constitution, despite growing domestic political opposition, international condemnation and deadly street demonstrations. Neighboring Colombia -- a refuge for tens of thousands of Venezuelans fleeing the chaos at home -- said on Friday it would not recognize the results of Sunday's election in Venezuela.
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