Nicolas Maduro shoves aside democracy in Venezuela

Fortunately the Obama administration, which until recently was prematurely and unwisely courting Mr. Maduro, has questioned the quick certification of the election and supported the call for the recount; so has the government of Spain and OAS Secretary General José Miguel Insulza. The administration should begin coordinating with Mexico, Chile and other important Latin American democracies to prevent Mr. Maduro from killing his way into power.

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