"The [Venezuelan] opposition is going to try to set up a parallel government in a bid for international recognition. Maduro will likely overreact by tossing the leaders in jail," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth. 

En un momento en que muchos reporteros en la región enfrentan amenazas e intimidación, estos cinco periodistas son celebrados por su valentía, su destreza investigativa y su compromiso con la democracia.

At a time when many reporters in the region are facing threats, these five journalists are celebrated for their bravery, investigative prowess, and commitment to democracy.

AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth argued that the July 30 constituent assembly vote would "give the government the opportunity to turn Venezuela into a one-party state without any of the trappings of democracy."

"I'm not convinced [the U.S. government is] going to move forward to sanction [Venezuela's] energy sector," commented AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth. 

How Venezuela's key groups are gearing up for Sunday's contentions national assembly vote.

"The government of Venezuela has been very good at saying what it is going to do and then doing it," said Eric Farnsworth on the July 30 vote to rewrite the country’s 1999 constitution.