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David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs
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David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs

2024-05-05 12:43 Last Updated At:12:50

BOSTON (AP) — With the Boston Bruins' season on the brink and the team's top scorer mired in a scoring slump, coach Jim Montgomery didn't hesitate to publicly challenge David Pastrnak to do more in Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

It helped bring out some of his best hockey at the perfect moment.

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Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) blocks a shot by Toronto Maple Leafs' Connor Dewar (24) during the second period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

BOSTON (AP) — With the Boston Bruins' season on the brink and the team's top scorer mired in a scoring slump, coach Jim Montgomery didn't hesitate to publicly challenge David Pastrnak to do more in Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies (23) collides with Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) during the second period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies (23) collides with Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) during the second period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon, left, battles Toronto Maple Leafs' Pontus Holmberg during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon, left, battles Toronto Maple Leafs' Pontus Holmberg during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Lyubushkin (46) defends against Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (73) in front of Ilya Samsonov (35) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Lyubushkin (46) defends against Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (73) in front of Ilya Samsonov (35) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov (35) reaches for the puck as Max Domi (11) defends against Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov (35) reaches for the puck as Max Domi (11) defends against Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe (22) battles Boston Bruins' James van Riemsdyk (21) for the puck during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe (22) battles Boston Bruins' James van Riemsdyk (21) for the puck during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (73) and Toronto Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies (23) battle for the puck during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (73) and Toronto Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies (23) battle for the puck during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit, right, checks Boston Bruins' John Beecher (19) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit, right, checks Boston Bruins' John Beecher (19) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Former Boston Bruins Patrice Bergeron (37) waves a flag in the stands before Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Former Boston Bruins Patrice Bergeron (37) waves a flag in the stands before Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) looks to get a shot on Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov (35) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) looks to get a shot on Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov (35) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) makes a glove save behind Toronto Maple Leafs' David Kampf (64) as Hampus Lindholm (27) defends against Toronto Maple Leafs' Connor Dewar (24) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) makes a glove save behind Toronto Maple Leafs' David Kampf (64) as Hampus Lindholm (27) defends against Toronto Maple Leafs' Connor Dewar (24) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander (88) celebrates his goal with Auston Matthews (34) and Tyler Bertuzzi (59) during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander (88) celebrates his goal with Auston Matthews (34) and Tyler Bertuzzi (59) during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander (88) scores against Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) as Bruins' James van Riemsdyk (21) defends during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander (88) scores against Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) as Bruins' James van Riemsdyk (21) defends during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Hampus Lindholm (27) celebrates his goal with Justin Brazeau (55) and Trent Frederic (11) behind Toronto Maple Leafs' David Kampf (64) during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Hampus Lindholm (27) celebrates his goal with Justin Brazeau (55) and Trent Frederic (11) behind Toronto Maple Leafs' David Kampf (64) during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak (88) sets up to score on Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov (35) in overtime during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak (88) sets up to score on Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov (35) in overtime during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Pastrnak scored on a feed from Hampus Lindholm 1:54 into overtime and the Bruins beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 on Saturday night to clinch their first-round series and advance in the NHL playoffs.

“He’s trying to bring the best out of every single player. He expects more," Pastrnak said. "I admitted I needed to be better.”

It was redemption for Pastrnak, who entered the night with two goals and two assists through the first six games.

“I thought he was dynamic tonight,” Montgomery said.

Jeremy Swayman finished with 30 saves and Lindholm had the tying goal in regulation to help the Bruins avoid losing their second straight first-round series after holding a 3-1 lead. They have now defeated the rival Maple Leafs in Game 7 of the first round of the playoffs three times in the last seven years.

“This was our best game of the series," Montgomery said. “This was the opportunity to seize the moment and be a difference maker.”

Boston will meet the Florida Panthers, who upset the Bruins in seven games in the first round last year and spoiled a season in which they posted NHL records for the most wins and points in a season. Game 1 is set for Monday night in Florida. The Panthers have been resting since Tuesday, when they eliminated Tampa Bay in five games.

William Nylander scored and Auston Matthews had an assist in his return from a two-game absence for the Maple Leafs, who are now 0-6 in Game 7s since the 2013 conference quarterfinals. They are 0-4 on the road in those games – all in Boston. Matthews missed Games 5 and 6 with an undisclosed ailment.

He declined to elaborate on what sidelined him.

“I don't think there was any doubt we could get to this point and climb our way back into the series,” Matthews said. “It was really hard to watch those two games. But just really proud of how the guys to fight and battle back and give ourselves a chance."

Ilya Samsonov started in goal for the first time since Game 4 and finished with 29 saves. James van Riemsdyk and Justin Brazeau also had assists.

“It’s a tough one to lose. Tough way to go," Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said.

He was appreciative of the effort Matthews made to be on the ice.

“He did all he could to get himself ready and to be ready and to play at less than 100%," Keefe said. "He wanted to be there.”

Samsonov got the nod in place of Joseph Woll, who was ruled out prior to the game for what the team said was an injury he sustained in Game 6.

Samsonov allowed 12 goals over the first four games. Woll stepped in and gave up just two in Toronto’s Game 5 and 6 victories.

The Maple Leafs broke the scoring drought at 9:01 of the third period when Matthews corralled a loose puck that was mishandled by Tyler Bertuzzi in the zone and flipped it to a cutting Nylander, who beat Swayman for his third goal of the series.

But the Bruins responded just over a minute later when Lindholm muscled in a ricochet in front of the net to tie it back up at 1-all.

The Bruins had plenty of good luck charms inside TD Garden for Game 7.

Retired captain Patrice Bergeron waved the Bruins’ flag prior to the game. Celtics star Jayson Tatum and coach Joe Mazzulla were also in attendance and shown on the video screen, drawing a loud ovation.

The extra energy in the building found its way to the ice.

The Bruins were on the attack early on, holding an 11-8 edge through the opening 20 minutes after being outshot 23-3 during the first period over Games 5 and 6.

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Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) blocks a shot by Toronto Maple Leafs' Connor Dewar (24) during the second period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) blocks a shot by Toronto Maple Leafs' Connor Dewar (24) during the second period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies (23) collides with Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) during the second period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies (23) collides with Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) during the second period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon, left, battles Toronto Maple Leafs' Pontus Holmberg during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Parker Wotherspoon, left, battles Toronto Maple Leafs' Pontus Holmberg during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Lyubushkin (46) defends against Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (73) in front of Ilya Samsonov (35) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Lyubushkin (46) defends against Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (73) in front of Ilya Samsonov (35) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov (35) reaches for the puck as Max Domi (11) defends against Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov (35) reaches for the puck as Max Domi (11) defends against Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe (22) battles Boston Bruins' James van Riemsdyk (21) for the puck during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe (22) battles Boston Bruins' James van Riemsdyk (21) for the puck during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (73) and Toronto Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies (23) battle for the puck during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (73) and Toronto Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies (23) battle for the puck during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit, right, checks Boston Bruins' John Beecher (19) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit, right, checks Boston Bruins' John Beecher (19) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Former Boston Bruins Patrice Bergeron (37) waves a flag in the stands before Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Former Boston Bruins Patrice Bergeron (37) waves a flag in the stands before Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) looks to get a shot on Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov (35) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) looks to get a shot on Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov (35) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) makes a glove save behind Toronto Maple Leafs' David Kampf (64) as Hampus Lindholm (27) defends against Toronto Maple Leafs' Connor Dewar (24) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) makes a glove save behind Toronto Maple Leafs' David Kampf (64) as Hampus Lindholm (27) defends against Toronto Maple Leafs' Connor Dewar (24) during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander (88) celebrates his goal with Auston Matthews (34) and Tyler Bertuzzi (59) during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander (88) celebrates his goal with Auston Matthews (34) and Tyler Bertuzzi (59) during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander (88) scores against Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) as Bruins' James van Riemsdyk (21) defends during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander (88) scores against Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman (1) as Bruins' James van Riemsdyk (21) defends during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Hampus Lindholm (27) celebrates his goal with Justin Brazeau (55) and Trent Frederic (11) behind Toronto Maple Leafs' David Kampf (64) during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' Hampus Lindholm (27) celebrates his goal with Justin Brazeau (55) and Trent Frederic (11) behind Toronto Maple Leafs' David Kampf (64) during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak (88) sets up to score on Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov (35) in overtime during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak (88) sets up to score on Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov (35) in overtime during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Gonzalez seeks unity in first rally

2024-05-19 01:35 Last Updated At:01:40

LA VICTORIA, Venezuela (AP) — The presidential candidate of Venezuela’s chief opposition coalition on Saturday sought to cultivate a mood of hope and possibility in a massive rally that marked the start of a campaign he admittedly never imagined leading.

Edmundo González Urrutia, the former diplomat chosen by the coalition to replace the fiery leader María Corina Machado, invited thousands of supporters to gather in the community of La Victoria, his hometown. He urged them to imagine a country where public services are not a luxury, people are not imprisoned for their political beliefs and millions will return after having migrated throughout a decade in search of better economic opportunities.

“I guarantee a peaceful transition in which all political forces will be able to exercise their rights as allowed by the constitution," González said, addressing an audience of retirees, young adults and residents of the capital who traveled to see him and locals of the once-thriving industrial community.

He was joined on stage by Machado, whose candidacy for the July 28 election was barred by the government of President Nicolás Maduro. The crowd cheered for both. Street vendors sold T-shirts and baseball caps promoting the duo for $10. Venezuelan flags were also on sale.

González is the third candidate that the Unitary Platform opposition coalition has promoted as its own this year.

Machado, a former lawmaker, entered 2024 as the group’s candidate after easily winning an October presidential primary, but a top court loyal to Venezuela’s ruling party affirmed in January an administrative decision to ban her from office. She appointed a substitute in March — former academic Corina Yoris — but she, too, was barred from the ballot. Four days later, the coalition picked González.

La Victoria resident Maria Contreras, 75, arrived 4 1/2 hours early to the street where Saturday’s rally was expected to take place. She waved at some acquaintances as they slowly began to arrive, most on foot, to catch a glimpse of Machado and González, whose mother was Contreras’ fourth-grade teacher.

“We will achieve it! I have faith in God, and I ask him for this, on my knees, every day so that my grandchildren and children can return,” Contreras, a retired secretary, said. “I came here alone and on an empty stomach. It’s horrible what happened to this community.”

Contreras said she cleans homes in exchange for food. Her $3 a month pension does not allow her to even buy a kilogram of cheese or a 1-liter bottle of cooking oil.

González began his career as an aide to Venezuela’s ambassador in the U.S. in the late 1970s. He had postings in Belgium and El Salvador and served as Caracas’ ambassador to Algeria.

His last post was as ambassador to Argentina during the first years of the presidency of Hugo Chávez, who came to power in 1999. Chávez transformed Venezuela with socialist policies like nationalizing industries and launching welfare programs. Chávez handpicked Maduro to replace him before dying of cancer in 2013.

More recently, González worked as an international relations consultant and wrote a historical work on Venezuela during World War II.

President Maduro is seeking a third term in July. His presidency has been marked by a complex crisis that pushed millions of people into poverty and more than 7.7 million others to migrate.

Many of those gathered Thursday in La Victoria loudly rejected the president.

“I don’t want a bag!” some chanted referring to a bag of subsided food the government hands out to people. “What I want is for Nicolas to leave!”

Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia speaks during an event organized by the opposition political party "Encuentro Ciudadano", in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, May 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia speaks during an event organized by the opposition political party "Encuentro Ciudadano", in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, May 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

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