Venezuela's Opposition Is Falling Apart

Former presidential candidate Henrique Capriles told Juan Guaido to stop "playing at government." (AP)

DW: Venezuela's opposition is falling apart

The Juan Guaido-led opposition wants to boycott the election in December. Another former presidential candidate, Henrique Capriles, has also entered the fray. Attempts to end this crisis will fail, says Johan Ramirez.

Henrique Capriles and his followers apparently want to run their own candidates in Venezuela's upcomingparliamentary election — at least, if the regime promises to meet certain criteria. But Capriles — a two-time presidential candidate — doesn't want to negotiate with the Maduro regime directly. The Turkish government, which in recent days has spoken of a "positive dialogue," should act as a mediator.

Meanwhile, opposition leader Juan Guaido, whom Germany, the United States and several dozen other countries have recognized as interim president since early 2019, sees no chance for a free of fair election. He has condemned Capriles' move.

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Update #1: Venezuela’s Opposition Splits Over Taking Part in Coming Elections (New York Times)
Update #2: Venezuelan Government Invites Int’l Observers as Opposition Splits Over Elections (Venezuelanalysis)

WNU Editor: As these political squabbles continue, the economic disaster that is known as Venezuela continues .... Venezuela Faces The Real Possibility Oil Production Dropping To Zero (OilPrice.com).

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