Venezuela's Opposition Faces Turmoil Ahead of Presidential Election

With key candidates barred and accusations of betrayal, the opposition scrambles to unify against Maduro.

The opposition coalition in Venezuela registered Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as its presidential candidate after Maria Corina Machado and Corina Yoris were barred from running.
Maria Corina Machado, a leading opposition figure, was sidelined by a 15-year ban despite winning over 90% of votes in the PUD's primary elections.
Manuel Rosales, governor of Zulia, registered as an independent opposition candidate, sparking accusations of betrayal and being part of a 'loyal opposition' that benefits the government.
The international community, including Colombia and Brazil, condemned the refusal to register Corina Yoris as a candidate, highlighting concerns over the fairness of the election.
Despite challenges, the opposition remains focused on mobilizing voters and maintaining unity in the face of government attempts to divide and suppress them.