Stay Tuned with Preet A Stolen Election in Venezuela (with Elliott Abrams)
Aug 5, 2024
Elliott Abrams, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and former deputy assistant to the president, provides a deep dive into Venezuela's current political crisis. He discusses Nicolás Maduro's controversial election victory amid widespread fraud allegations and chaos. Abrams analyzes the dire humanitarian situation and the role of international oversight. He contemplates future scenarios, including potential government crackdowns and the shifting dynamics between the Maduro regime and organized crime. Insightful and urgent, this conversation unpacks a nation in turmoil.
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Maduro's Rule And Institutional Control
- Nicolás Maduro inherited Chávez's power but was never freely elected as president.
- Maduro consolidated control over institutions and oversaw Venezuela's deep economic collapse.
Polls Signaled A Clear Opposition Win
- Pre-election polling and quick counts indicated a large opposition victory over Maduro.
- The official results claiming a Maduro win lack credibility and contradict on-the-ground data.
Negotiate With Amnesty To Avoid Escalation
- Negotiate a transition that includes amnesty or restorative justice to avoid all-out resistance.
- Use regional mediators like Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, or Norway to broker credible deals.