Interpreting Venezuela’s Elections

On Sunday, Venezuelans gave the opposition a sweeping victory in the most anticipated Latin American legislative election in many years. The result of the vote, how different groups in the bitterly polarized society react, and what happens in the weeks following will be pivotal for the country’s future. Although President Nicolás Maduro recognized the defeat, political tensions could well increase. The government will now be sharply divided and an institutional power struggle is likely. In this context, the Inter-American Dialogue is pleased to welcome Luis Vicente León, president of Datanálisis and one of Venezuela’s most respected political observers, to interpret the results and share post-election scenarios. Follow this event on Twitter at #Post6D and @The_Dialogue. 

Speaker Luis Vicente León President Datanálisis @LuisVicenteLeon

Moderator  Michael Shifter President Inter-American Dialogue @MichaelShifter