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Plainly reigns but on a plane to Spain: Venezuela’s leader

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Venezuelan Political Turmoil Post-Elections

This chapter examines the political landscape in Venezuela following the controversial presidential election that saw Edmundo Gonzalez escape amid claims of electoral fraud. It highlights the regime's crackdown on dissenters, rising tensions around diplomatic relations, and the desperate circumstances faced by ordinary Venezuelans. The conversation underscores the increasing hostility of Maduro's government and the challenges the opposition faces in advocating for change.

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