This chapter explores the political crisis in Venezuela following the presidential election, focusing on Edmundo Gonzalez's claims of victory over Nicolas Maduro. It delves into the oppressive tactics employed by Maduro's regime, including the crackdown on dissenters and the escalating protests. The situation is exacerbated by international tensions, particularly surrounding the Argentine embassy in Caracas, as opposition leaders seek refuge amid fears for their safety.
Nicolás Maduro has stolen an election, again—but this time the rightful winner felt so threatened that he has fled to Spain. We ask what happens next. A valedictory dispatch from our global business columnist asks why the forces of “creative destruction” seem to have faded (10:27). And the youth clubs that stitched together the fabric of young Britons’ lives are disappearing (18:55).
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