Venezuela digs in its heels as US sanctions mount
Briefly

The negotiations between the U.S. and Venezuela aimed to create a pathway to an electoral resolution, yet the opposite effect is being observed as Maduro's legitimacy crumbles.
The Chavista government accepted the U.S. conditions for elections, believing they could secure victory and subsequently gain relief from sanctions, particularly in the oil sector.
Despite promises for free elections under U.S. oversight, Maduro's regime has yet to prove electoral victory due to a lack of transparency from the National Electoral Council.
The situation deteriorated following the roadmap established for democratic restoration, further complicating U.S.-Venezuelan relations amidst allegations of election fraud and governance crises.
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