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

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Sep 9, 2024
Kinley Salmon, the Latin America correspondent for The Economist, dives into the turmoil in Venezuela as Nicolás Maduro allegedly steals another election. The discussion reveals the dramatic escape of opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez to Spain seeking asylum. Salmon also touches on the broader implications for democracy in Venezuela, the violent repression faced by dissenters, and how these events resonate in the international arena. Additionally, the conversation spans the decline of youth clubs in the UK and their crucial role in community life.
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ANECDOTE

Stolen Election

  • Venezuelan voters chose Edmundo González as president.
  • González fled to Spain after threats due to Nicolás Maduro stealing the election.
INSIGHT

Undeniable Win

  • González's win was undeniable, proven by paper receipts from voting machines.
  • The regime's attempts to validate Maduro's win lacked legitimacy.
ANECDOTE

Brutal Response

  • Over 2,400 people were arrested and 24 killed in post-election protests.
  • The regime labeled opponents and journalists as terrorists.
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