The Intelligence from The Economist Two heads aren’t better than one: Venezuela
Jan 7, 2020
Brooke Unger, America's editor for The Economist, and Sasha Nauta, public policy editor, dive into Venezuela's political turmoil. They discuss the internal power struggle between Juan Guaidó and Nicolás Maduro, revealing the complexities of international support for democracy. The conversation also shifts to the ongoing Harvey Weinstein trial, examining the Me Too movement's impact on societal views of sexual violence and legal processes. Lastly, they touch on Sudan's traffic chaos post-revolution and the challenges of governance amidst economic mismanagement.
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Two Leaders in Venezuela's National Assembly
- Venezuela's National Assembly has two leaders after a chaotic weekend.
- Juan Guaido, the interim president, was barred from the Assembly while Luis Parra was elected by a smaller group.
Guaido Remains Interim President
- Guaido's removal from the Assembly chamber doesn't change his position as interim president.
- The opposition and the international community still view him as the legitimate leader.
Maduro Remains in Power
- Maduro maintains control in Venezuela despite Guaido's claim to the presidency.
- Sanctions and public anger haven't ousted Maduro, and he's finding ways to stabilize the economy and evade sanctions.