Does the Opposition Stand a Chance in Venezuela’s Vote?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on María Corina Machado ban from holding public office in Venezuela.
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on María Corina Machado ban from holding public office in Venezuela.
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on the state of elections in Venezuela in 2024.
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.