Venezuela Election Protests
Banned opposition leader in Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado, calls for protests to defend what her party sees as its rightful electoral victory. The US supports a transition of power from authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro to stand-in candidate Edmundo Gonzalez. Machado is in hiding and fearing for her life.
Key Points
- US backs opposition victory in Venezuela
- Machado calls for nationwide protests
- Maduro threatens to imprison protesters
- International community calls for proof of election results
Pros
- Defending democratic norms in Venezuela
- International support for opposition victory
- Calls for peaceful transition of power
Cons
- Fear of repression and arrest by Maduro's government
- Threats of imprisonment for protesters
- Lack of success in unseating Maduro through sanctions