Venezuela Faces Uncertain Future as Elections Approach

Opposition candidate Edmundo González leads in polls, but Maduro's government intensifies efforts to retain power.

• 66% of Venezuelans seek political change in the upcoming presidential election.
• Edmundo González leads Nicolás Maduro by 20-30% in opinion polls.
• Maduro's government employs tactics to manipulate the election, including media suppression and voter intimidation.
• International bodies like the Carter Center and the UN plan limited election monitoring.
• Potential outcomes range from democratic transition to increased political unrest and migration.

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