Venezuela’s Transition Is Stalled, Not Derailed
Venezuela’s Transition Is Stalled, Not Derailed
By
Alejandro Arreaza
Far from a victory, opposition uprisings in Venezuela show how fragile the government’s position really is.
After last month’s attempted uprising against his government, Nicolás Maduro’s continued hold on power in Venezuela has been read by many as a signal of strength. But there are more reasons to believe that the latest episode in the country’s crisis is just one of many zigzags common to political transitions, rather than a victory for the regime.
That’s because the latest events in Venezuela reaffirm that Maduro faces increasing friction within his governing coalition. As more of the ruling elite start to recognize...
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