Panama offers political asylum to Nicolas Maduro
President of Panama offers Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro political asylum as part of negotiations for a peaceful transition to democracy in Venezuela.
Key Points
- President of Panama offers political asylum to Maduro
- Backchannel negotiations led by Brazil to solve political crisis in Venezuela
- Confirmation from the Carter Center that opposition candidate Edmundo González won the presidential election
Pros
- Facilitating a peaceful transition to democracy in Venezuela
- Potentially resolving the ongoing political crisis in the country
Cons
- Potential backlash from the public in Panama
- Uncertainty around whether Maduro will engage in talks with the opposition