Maduro in Venezuela holds on to power as sole strategy

Following the Venezuelan presidential election on July 28, doubts and tensions still linger in the country. President Maduro was declared the winner with 51.95% of the vote, but opposition claims of fraud have led to international skepticism. The European Union and several Latin American countries have recognized the opposition candidate as the rightful winner based on evidence provided online.

Concerned about the lack of transparency, leaders like Lula da Silva, Gustavo Petro, and Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador are pressuring Venezuela for a fair resolution. Political science professor Colette Capriles emphasizes the need for dialogue between all parties.

The current crisis marks a shift in the longstanding power struggle between Chavistas and the opposition. How will this impact Venezuela’s future?

Maduro’s government has relied on electoral legitimacy, but recent events have tested the limits of its control. Despite attempts to secure victory, working-class voters expressed a desire for change on election day, signaling a shifting tide in Venezuelan politics.

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