Watching González Urrutia's First Rally from the Top of a Tree
A new mass event, this time including presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia, brings the María Corina phenomenon closer to the capital in a former Chavista stronghold
Tag: Venezuelan Opposition
Hasta el final: How María Corina’s Mutation Overturned Venezuelan Politics
María Corina Machado's ability to adapt has turned opposition politics on its head and has subverted the meaning of elections in Venezuela: Can she turn that movement into something more after July 28th?
A Brief History of How Chavismo Destroyed Trust in Elections
Chavismo promoted participation at the height of Hugo Chávez’s popularity, before turning into a massive barrier to electoral rights. The patterns they developed are still in place
Machado's Tour in Rural Portuguesa Shows Grassroots Chavismo’s Rebellion
The viral images around Maria Corina are a case study on the obliteration of what was Chavismo’s mighty political control over the western Venezuelan plains
How Fuerza Vecinal Sabotaged the Opposition – And Killed Itself
It branded itself as the post-polarization party of the Pax Bodegonica. Now, by refusing to support the unitary candidate, FV has chosen self-destruction
Can González Urrutia Win the Venezuelan Presidency?
This former diplomat, now endorsed by María Corina Machado, could hand the opposition a victory in July according to polls. But the road ahead is, to say the least, tricky
Martial Arts for An Elastic Opposition
To have a fighting chance, the Venezuelan opposition has to learn to adapt and overcome - even beyond the electoral route.
The Electoral Registry Is a Heap of Trouble for Venezuelans in Argentina
Venezuelans living in Argentina are trying to register to vote in the next presidential elections. But after meeting with the ambassador, Milei and Maduro fighting and an airplane conspiracy the situation seems quite chaotic.
Strategic Ambiguity Could Hand the Opposition A Black Swan Event
The deliberately vague statements such as “hasta el final” and the general commitment to the electoral route reflect a context that requires maximum flexibility
Manuel Rosales: A Play in Two Acts – Or Faces
The governor of Zulia seems to expect he’s after the anti-government vote on July 28. But his history rather shows he’s the system’s candidate.
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