Washington
"The Venezuelan people deserve the right to express their views and consent to governance through a free and fair democratic process that is open to all candidates," the department said in a statement.
After three opposition parties boycotted mayoral elections on Sunday, Maduro said on Monday they should be banned from participating in future elections.
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