Georgian Billionaire Critiques West's Influence

On October 22, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado criticized Colombian and Brazilian presidents for requesting electoral minutes from the Maduro government, labeling it 'absurd' after three months of waiting. The Venezuelan Society of Childcare and Pediatrics called for increased investment in polio vaccines due to health risks. In Kentucky, a poll revealed that a majority of rural voters support policies aimed at raising incomes for working people over tax cuts for the wealthy. Meanwhile, in Georgia, billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili accused the West of blackmailing Georgian authorities in a rare TV appearance, while EU foreign ministers expressed hope for Georgia's European future amidst concerns regarding disinformation. The EU has noted the need for assistance to combat Russian disinformation efforts targeting Georgia. Lastly, the International Monetary Fund forecasts a growth of 3% for Venezuela in the upcoming years.