The recognition of Gonzalez as President-elect of Venezuela by the United States has forced Latin American states to choose between supporting Maduro or joining the United States in challenging his legitimacy. While governments neighboring Venezuela have become critical of the election results, there is little chance that Maduro will step down as president.
Read MoreThe Venezuelan crisis under Nicolás Maduro’s regime highlights severe human rights violations and a decline in democracy. Political repression has silenced dissent, while hyperinflation and shortages have caused widespread suffering and mass exodus. This crisis underscores the fragility of democracy and the need for urgent international action to restore human rights and democratic norms.
Read MorePolls show that the president is highly unpopular and that Machado would defeat him if she could run.
Read More“Saab’s case is further weakened by the lack of identification found on Mr. Heath and the fact that the weapons found with Mr. Heath would not have been able to cause any significant damage to infrastructure. Instead of Heath being a CIA spy, it is much more likely that Maduro is attempting to draw the anger of his citizens away from internal problems such as Venezuela’s failing economy and towards the United States.”
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