Venezuela Calls for Early Elections, and Maduro Aims to Retain Control The country’s all-powerful Constituent Assembly called for a presidential election before the end of April, an accelerated scheduled that seems to benefit President Nicolás Maduro. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:When the Kids Crash Your BBC InterviewIn Trump’s America, a Toned-Down Voice for Human RightsNigeria’s President Returns Home, With His Health Still a MysteryFormer N.Y. Comic, Reporting From AleppoReaction After South Korea Ousts LeaderThe Saturday Profile: Reporting From Syria, an American With a Point of View and a Message