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Venezuela votes on new constitutional body

Venezuelans head to the polls on Sunday to elect members for a “constituent assembly” that would rewrite the country’s 18-year-old constitution. This week, the United States imposed new sanctions on top officials in President Nicolas Maduro’s government to try to stop the rewrite.  Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

Venezuelans head to the polls on Sunday to elect members for a “constituent assembly” that would rewrite the country’s 18-year-old constitution. This week, the United States imposed new sanctions on top officials in President Nicolas Maduro’s government to try to stop the rewrite. 

Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

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