Venezuela’s Opposition Still Has Lots of Work to Do
By
Maryhen Jiménez Morales
Upcoming primary elections present an opportunity, but don’t guarantee unity—or a connection with voters.
Most articles on Venezuela hold that the government’s authoritarian streak will prevent a meaningful democratic opening during the 2024 elections. But the opposition’s lack of coordination and mobilization, both necessary to create change, may be just as important. The opposition primary planned for October ahead of elections in 2024 is an important step, but it will not necessarily result in a united democratic front. Major obstacles will have to be overcome for a strong alliance to materialize. The opposition’s organizational capacities have been seriously...
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