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Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press at Miraflores Presidential Palace in in Caracas, Venezuela, on Oct. 15. Ariana Cubillos/AP hide caption

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The U.S. predicted his downfall but Maduro strengthens his grip on power in Venezuela

Venezuelan opponents and U.S. officials were predicting his demise years ago. But Nicolás Maduro and his Socialist Party remain firmly in power.

Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press at Miraflores Presidential Palace in in Caracas, Venezuela, on Oct. 15. Ariana Cubillos/AP hide caption

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The U.S. predicted his downfall but Maduro strengthens his grip on power in Venezuela

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