Florida Conservative

The Venezuelan transition is entering its most precarious phase. Machado is a player, but not the center of gravity.

Even if Washington (or Miami media) prefers a face, the governing reality right now is contested because Delcy Rodríguez has been seated domestically by regime-held institutions, and there are reports of crackdown behavior (e.g., detentions of journalists). Reuters +2 The Guardian +2

The opposition, led by González and Machado, has galvanized significant public support, evidenced by massive demonstrations across the count