Pence Demands That Venezuela Suspend ‘So-Called’ Elections

Vice President Mike Pence called on Venezuela to suspend its presidential election later this month because of corruption concerns, declaring that the results would be fraudulent.

The Trump administration joined the European Union in calling on Venezuela to postpone the May 20 election without assurances it will be a free and fair contest. President Nicolas Maduro is seeking a second six-year term, and opposition lawmakers have said security forces have physically threatened them and their supporters.