Venezuela opposition overcomes hurdles to register candidate - BBC News

After its first two contenders were blocked, the opposition managed to file a presidential candidate.

19 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersImage caption, Both María Corina Machado (left) and Corina Yoris were blocked from registering as candidatesBy Vanessa BuschschlüterBBC NewsVenezuela's main opposition coalition has managed to register a candidate for July's presidential election after its first two nominees were blocked.

The Unitary Platform (PUD) said it was able to inscribe ex-diplomat Edmundo González after the deadline for registrations was extended.

The PUD said Mr González was its "provisional" candidate, hinting that he may be replaced before the election.

Whoever is chosen will take on current President Nicolás Maduro.

The PUD had originally backed María Corina Machado as its candidate to unseat Mr Maduro, who has been in power since 2013.

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