Recent tensions in Venezuela’s election have escalated, with Vice President Diosdado Cabello using harsh words in the campaign. President Nicolás Maduro and Jorge Rodríguez also play significant roles. Surprisingly, polls show opposition newcomer Edmundo González Urrutia leading over Maduro, causing a stir in the government. González Urrutia, supported by María Corina Machado, is a rising figure in the opposition.
Maduro’s campaign has attacked González Urrutia’s age, contrasting it with his own. Despite being mocked as an “old decrepit man seeking power,” González Urrutia has maintained dignity.
The dynamic shift of support from Machado to González Urrutia is evident, with international efforts like Gustavo Petro’s to ensure respect for election results. The U.S. has resumed dialogue with Maduro, but internal criticisms and blaming of economic hardships on sanctions persist.
González Urrutia promises a peaceful and collaborative governance if victorious, emphasizing unity for Venezuela’s future.