Venezuela's opposition wins a majority in the National Assembly of the country
Venezuela's opposition wins a majority in the National Assembly December 6, 2015: Caracas, Venezuela, during the congressional election opposition supporters celebrating the closure of a polling station. Election officials also stood in line to vote, even though polling stations to remain open for an additional hour after the order has angered some members of the opposition. Government opponents (AFP / Ariana Cubillos) National Guard to close at 6:00 pm to stick to the original timetable calling gathered around some polling stations Venezuela's opposition won control of the National Assembly by an overwhelming majority the ruling party a landslide victory and the balance of power after nearly 17 years of socialist rule change. The opposition coalition 167 seats in the Legislative Council after election officials announced Sunday night at least 99 seats in ward won. The ruling Socialist Party won 46 seats. Still up for grabs are 19 races remaining, but he ...