US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he backs a new election in Venezuela. The comment to reporters came after Brazil also urged for a new vote. Two weeks ago, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in an election that has been widely criticized by the opposition there. Host Marco Werman has the details.
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