With caution, the citizens of Venezuela hope for a resumption of negotiations between the government and the opposition, the easing of U.S. sanctions and the release of political prisoners. However, the Maduro regime has drawn a red line: it will not allow María Corina Machado to be a presidential candidate
Once a solitary politician whose outspoken views left her on the fringe, her overwhelming victory at the Sunday primary shows how many Venezuelans now see her as their best hope to defeat Nicolás Maduro in 2024
Early results showed the conservative politician obtaining 93% support in a ballot that was held despite numerous obstacles
María Corina Machado is expected to win the race, but it is unclear what will happen next, as she has been barred from holding public office
The opposition and the government reached a consensus and outlined an electoral path forward, given the need for change that is widely expressed in the country. It’s a small chance… but just six months ago, it was unthinkable
There is still no clear date for the vote, but the parties have signed a document in Barbados pledging to respect the constitutional calendar that establishes they should be held in December
The vote to nominate someone to run against President Nicolás Maduro moves forward despite efforts to undermine its credibility
The opposition leader discusses with EL PAÍS why he withdrew as a candidate in the upcoming primaries
The opposition has to find a formula to navigate to the presidential elections with a real chance of victory. Building that road is quite a challenge
The politician — who currently leads the opposition primary polls in Venezuela — defends privatization policies and the reduction of the size of the state. However, she’s tolerant and flexible on issues such as abortion and gay marriage
Any real change must go through those in power. The question is: what can be done if logic tells Chavistas not to give it up?
The businessman and preacher – a political unknown – is going to court in an attempt to challenge the opposition’s primaries in the lead-up to the 2024 Venezuela presidential elections
The candidate for the Venezuelan opposition primaries, who is leading in the polls, talks to EL PAÍS about what she would do if she wins the nomination
Up to 14 opposition candidates are taking part in the October 22 primaries, which will decide who will face Maduro in 2024. The so-called ‘iron lady’ is leading the polls with more than 50% of support