Venezuela’s Possible Turning Point
Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.
CARACAS—In many respects, Venezuela is undergoing its most profound political crisis since Hugo Chávez rose to power in 1999. An illegitimate regime in power is being cornered by a U.S. administration ostensibly fighting drug trafficking at sea but rooting for change at Miraflores, the nation’s presidential palace. While many scenarios could materialize in the months to come, history and conditions on the ground point to a narrow set of likely outcomes. From abroad, the Trump administration has resorted to military provocations, unleashing lethal strikes against alleged...
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