MELBOURNE, Fla. — Members of the Venezuelan community living in Central Florida are calling for free and fair elections in the South American country.
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Hundreds of people rallied Wednesday night in Melbourne.
It comes after President Nicolás Maduro remained in power after an election that drew widespread criticism.
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The main goal of the rally was to support freedom in Venezuela.
“We will participate from a distance. To help a little bit. We have to do something. We cannot stay at home sleeping while our people are fighting and dying,” said rally organizer Gerard de Sola.
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The supporters waved signs and banners as they walked along the Melbourne Causeway.
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