Maduro’s Grand Strategy Sows Opposition Disarray – Again
Venezuela’s regional and legislative elections, set for May 25, are fracturing the opposition’s coalition.
CARACAS — In fewer than 45 days, Venezuela is set to undergo a new political test: the controversial regional and legislative elections that could further solidify Nicolás Maduro’s regime. However, on the streets, there are no campaign posters or rallies; the National Electoral Council has yet to follow the necessary legal procedures before an election, and its website has been down since last July, highlighting the opacity and disarray surrounding the process. The only excitement comes from the endless bickering within a fractured opposition unable to present a clear path...
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