August 2024
Region: Latin America
Author: Julieta Gomez
As the political landscape in Venezuela continues to evolve, speculation is mounting over what might happen next in the embattled nation. Every day brings new declarations from President Nicolás Maduro or his close allies, which at first glance seem like mere outbursts. However, beneath the surface, there are growing rumors of negotiations with various governments about a possible transition of power.
Amidst the uncertainty, some facts are undeniable. On July 28th, Edmundo Gonzalez secured a decisive victory in the election. However, the National Electoral Council, in conjunction with the regime, manipulated the voting records to hide Maduro’s defeat. The opposition, led by Maria Corina Machado, has obtained these records and made them publicly available on a website for the world to see. This act of transparency in the face of widespread electoral fraud is a rare and significant achievement, showcasing how the people truly voted. Machado’s leadership, though not new, has surpassed expectations, solidifying her status as a key figure in the movement.
In a recent development, Brazil has proposed that new elections be held. This suggestion has sparked outrage, as the people of Venezuela already cast their votes under the conditions imposed by the regime, with only the candidates permitted by the government on the ballot. The proposal for a rematch is seen by many as a dismissal of the people’s will and an affront to democratic principles.
There is growing speculation that the upper ranks of the regime are fractured, with each faction devising its own plan for survival in the event of a collapse. The regime’s numerous accusations against both Machado and Gonzalez, even before the election, suggest that Maduro’s grip on power is weakening, and his days occupying the Miraflores Palace are numbered.
While the future remains uncertain, one thing is clear: change is coming to Venezuela. The question now is not if, but when and how Maduro will depart.
Venezuela’s path to freedom seems closer than ever.