Christmas arrives early in Venezuela
In defiance of country’s bishops, Venezuelan dictator decrees start of Christmas season
Overruling strenuous objections from the country’s bishops, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has decreed an October start to the Christmas season.
Christmas arrives early in Venezuela after decree by Maduro
Christmas has kicked off earlier than ever in Venezuela this year, following a decree by President Nicolás Maduro that heralded in the festive season on October 1st.
Christmas Arrives Early in Venezuela with Festive Decorations and Events
Christmas celebrations arrive early in Venezuela as public spaces light up with decorations and festive events, following President Maduro’s decree.
Christmas Starts in Venezuela, but the Festive Mood Is Nowhere to Be Found
Venezuelans, particularly those who remember life at the turn of the century, have long associated Christmas with careless shopping and bulging wallets thanks to profit-sharing an
Christmas Moved in Venezuela. The Celebrations Have Just Started: "It's Terrible"
Christmas is currently underway in Venezuela. The holiday was moved by Nicolás Maduro, who has been accused of rigging the presidential elections. A large Christmas tree was erected in the main square of Caracas,
Christmas comes early to unfestive Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela - Christmas has come early to Venezuela, but the mood is not jolly. The Yuletide streetlights are up in capital Caracas and other cities, and storefronts glitter with decorations after the festive season officially started Tuesday under a decree issued by strongman President Nicolas Maduro.
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Christmas in Venezuela kicks off in October, President Maduro has declared
But as political tensions escalate, President Nicolás Maduro decided there was a more important matter to discuss: Christmas and the need to kick off the jolly season a tad early this year. In ...
The country where Christmas has already started and nobody really knows why
Baffled residents woke up on Tuesday in the capital of Venezuela to find Christmas has come very, very early. Those in ...
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Christmas Arrives Early in Venezuela on Maduro’s Orders
Venezuelan authorities have officially kicked off the Christmas season in early October, following a directive from President ...
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Christmas in October? Maduro's Latest Ploy To Distract Venezuela
In a move as bizarre as it is calculated, Nicolás Maduro has officially rescheduled Christmas in Venezuela to October 1. While most of the world is waiting until December to celebrate the holiday ...
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Maduro declares Christmas in October in attempt to quell domestic strife
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared Christmas will come early this year, in October, as he faces declining popularity and domestic strife. Maduro faced the biggest challenge to his 11 ...
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Christmas comes early for Maduro, but joy is limited in a troubled Venezuela
“September is arriving and so I said it already smells like Christmas,” Maduro recounted earlier this week on state television. “And because of that, and as a homage to all of you, I am ...
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Maduro announces Xmas celebration for Oct. 1
Maduro's measure came the same day that an arrest warrant against González Urrutia was issued Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro brought forward Christmas to Oct. 1 for the third time in his ...
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Venezuela's President Maduro moves Christmas to October 1 as he looks to move attention away from his disputed election win
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has moved Christmas to October 1 as he looks to move attention away from his disputed election win. Maduro, 61, is set for a third six-year term despite an ...