Andes

The Inter-American Dialogue’s work in the Andes region examines opportunities and challenges facing Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Issues include democratic governance, security and drug policy, cross-border relations, and energy. 


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Elections Series – The Future of Venezuela Post-Opposition Primaries

The Venezuelan opposition primaries saw a remarkable turnout, with over 2.3 million voters, resulting in María Corina Machado’s victory despite her disqualification by the regime. The Barbados Agreement and the lifting of US sanctions offer a potential breakthrough for establishing some electoral conditions. However, a transition of power cannot occur without a clear and coherent path forward beyond election day.


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El enfoque exclusivamente electoral para impulsar una transición democrática en Venezuela es miope, [porque si bien es] importante impulsar [las mejores condiciones electorales posibles,] nunca llegarán a ser realmente libres y justas este año. [Por ello] es indispensable avanzar en una negociación política sobre cómo será el día después de las elecciones.