Venezuela's Presidential Contender Flees, and Hopes for Democracy Dim
Briefly

The unexpected flight of Edmundo Gonzalez, Venezuela's opposition leader, on a Spanish Air Force plane has diminished any hope for a negotiated political resolution in the country.
Despite widespread condemnation, President Nicolas Maduro has maintained his grip on power, with many Venezuelans and international actors refusing to recognize his re-election in the July election.
With security forces now surrounding the Argentine embassy in Caracas, the situation for opposition leaders has become increasingly perilous, limiting their ability to negotiate or strategize.
Efforts from regional countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia to mediate a resolution to Venezuela's political crisis have proved ineffective, presenting the opposition with limited alternatives.
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