The Prospects of Overcoming Political Conflict in Venezuela
The Prospects of Overcoming Political Conflict in Venezuela

Author(s): Bartłomiej Znojek
Subject(s): Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Electoral systems, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Venezuela; political conflict; Nicolás Maduro’s government; military and security forces; free elections; political stability;
Summary/Abstract: President Nicolás Maduro’s government remains in power mainly due to the loyalty of the military and security forces, and to support from China and Russia. That is why it managed to counter the opposition’s attempts and international pressure, both mounting since January, to trigger political changes in Venezuela. Stabilisation in the country could be gained through negotiations between the main Venezuelan parties to the conflict resulting in a free election, as supported by the EU. Such a scenario would require cooperation and coordination between the United States, the EU and their Latin American partners.

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