Among the names cited is that of the former president of the National Assembly, Juan Guaido, who declared himself president in 2019.
Opposition parties in Venezuela They want to unite around one name to run in the election in 2024. That’s what seven party leaders announced to Bloomberg on Tuesday the 11th. The acronyms must choose a candidate in the primaries that should be held next year. Among the names quoted is the name of the former Speaker of the National Assembly. Juan Guaidówho declared himself president in 2019 and was recognized by a number of countries in a bid to overthrow the current regime. The name chosen in the primaries will face the candidate of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela in 2024. It is expected that this name will be the name of the president himself Nicolas Maduro, who could try to win a third 6-year term, and complete nearly 20 years in power. The Venezuelan opposition’s decision signals a change in strategy, as previously the tactic was to boycott national elections. Parties must participate in elections regardless of the rules or difficulties that the Maduro government may impose on the participation of the opposition. There were negotiations between the parties and the government to ensure fair and free elections, but Maduro abandoned the talks about a year ago. One of the reasons that prompted the change in the strategy of the opposition was the victory of Sergio Garrido in the dispute over the government of Barinas, the region in which he was born. Hugo Chavez Chavistas has ruled it since 1998.
* With information from reporter Nanny Cox
