History: December 6 (#2)

History: December 6 (#2)
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December 6, 2015 Venezuelan parliamentary election: For the first time in 17 years, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela loses its majority in parliament.

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On December 6, in the year 2015: Venezuelan parliamentary electio n: For the first time in 17 years, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela loses its majority in parliament. Parliamentary elections were held in Venezuela on 6 December 2015 to elect the 164 deputies and three indigenous representatives of the National Assembly.

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Why December 6, 2015 matters: Venezuelan parliamentary election: For the first time in 17 years, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela loses its majority in parliament. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: December 6, 2015 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution h as connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Venezuelan parliamentary election: For the first time in 17 years, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela loses its majority in parliament. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Venezuelan_parliamentary_election (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)