Source: Christian Science Monitor
by staff
“On the morning after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro hastily claimed victory in his bid for reelection – without verified results from the polls – his counterpart in Chile posted on the social platform X: ‘The Maduro regime must understand that the results it publishes are hard to believe.’ That observation, notable for its gentle lack of direct accusation, may have set a tone for ending repression without violence in Venezuela. Since the July 28 ballot, Mr. Maduro has sought to crush dissent with thousands of arbitrary detentions, arrest warrants for opposition leaders, and the muzzling of social media platforms. Election officials have refused to release the official election results. … rather than push Mr. Maduro into a corner, the international community sees honesty as a more effective solution to the crisis than accusation.” (09/17/24)
https://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0917/Venezuela-s-future-hangs-on-facts