There is no silver bullet to ensure a
democratic transition in Venezuela. The Maduro regime is not just a
dictatorship. It is involved in and is deliberately complicit in criminal
activity, including narcotrafficking. The path Venezuela has taken to becoming
a mafia
state is the result
of two decades of state-led weakening of political institutions. Meanwhile,
Juan Guaidó’s internationally recognized government has convinced few of its
ability to convene free and fair presidential elections. Within this context,
the State Department laid out this week a Democratic
Transition Framework for Venezuela that aims to promote inclusive stability, security, and
prosperity. The Framework includes multiple elements with unique challenges and
opportunities.....
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