Optimism Survives Even in Venezuela
Briefly

Despite attempts by the Maduro regime to silence her, María Corina Machado's successful primary and her mobilization of over a million volunteers indicate a rising pro-democracy movement in Venezuela.
Venezuelans showed incredible resilience in organizing a primary election despite the risks of harassment and arrest, demonstrating their commitment to democracy and change.
The primary election that brought María Corina Machado to the forefront proves that even an authoritarian regime cannot completely extinguish the democratic aspirations of its citizens.
Maduro's repeated attempts to undermine the opposition, such as barring candidates, only fueled the movement, leading to extensive efforts in training volunteers for free and fair elections.
Read at The Atlantic
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