🖊OPINION | The Post-January 3 Minefield in Venezuela
What comes after January 3 in Venezuela?
VA columnist Clodovaldo Hernández examines the political tensions shaping Venezuela after the US military attack, the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, and the concessions and debates that have followed inside Chavismo and the opposition.
“The controversy surrounding this issue lies dormant beneath the surface, like a geological fault line that became active following the bombing.”
The piece looks at internal disagreements over reforms, sanctions, reconciliation efforts, and the evolving role of opposition sectors in the current political landscape.
Read more here 👉https://shorturl.at/eOGkp
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Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced the arrest of a US Navy SEAL and two Spanish citizens, accusing them of plotting to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro. Authorities also seized 400 firearms and uncovered plans to attack key infrastructure. The US has denied involvement, calling the claims "categorically false."
Read the full report here 👉🏼https://shorturl.at/VIMCG
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📷 NEWS | Chavismo and Opposition Urge Voters to Participate in Final Campaign Push Ahead of Municipal Elections
On Sunday, Venezuelans will elect 335 mayors and 2,471 municipal councillors. The vote marks the culmination of Venezuela’s electoral cycle, following last year’s presidential election and the recent legislative and regional races, both of which yielded favourable outcomes for the ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV) and allied organizations.
Chavismo and opposition candidates wrapped up the 14-day campaign on Thursday with large rallies nationwide. Currently, two-thirds of the country's 335 municipalities are under Socialist control, while opposition factions hold over 100 mayoralties.
Read our report (+photos): https://venezuelanalysis.com/images/chavismo-and-opposition-urge-voters-to-participate-in-final-campaign-push-ahead-of-municipal-elections/
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VA columnist Clodovaldo Hernández examines the Venezuelan opposition's fractures, tactical missteps, and uncertain future following the July 28 elections.
Read the full column here 👉https://shorturl.at/AR00Q
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Borkena@borkena · Post #5280 · 2025/11/18 (05:36)
Anatomy of Political Opposition in Ethiopia: Motives, Destinations, and Reasons to Reject or Accept Them. Read more.
https://borkena.com/2025/11/17/anatomy-of-political-opposition-in-ethiopia-motives-destinations-and-reasons-to-reject-or-accept-them/#Ethiopia#opposition#politics
Borkena@borkena · Post #5210 · 2025/11/07 (18:06)
Dear opposition politicians, Stop Illusion and Do the Real Work. Read. https://borkena.com/2025/11/07/ethiopia-dear-opposition-politicians-stop-illusion-and-do-the-real-work/#Ethiopia#opposition#politics
📑🖊 ANALYSIS | Venezuela in 2025: Unexpected Turns Mark the Start of the Political Year
VA columnist Clodovaldo Hernández reflects on recent events in the Trump II era and examines their impact on Venezuela’s opposition.
Trump’s second term has taken an unexpected turn regarding Venezuela. His special envoy, Richard Grenell, met with Nicolás Maduro in Caracas and facilitated the return of six U.S. citizens imprisoned in Venezuela. Meanwhile, USAID funding for opposition parties, NGOs, and media has been suspended for three months, triggering internal disputes.
🔗 Read VA’s latest column here: https://shorturl.at/Ek5T1
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Before departing for Spain, Edmundo González signed a letter acknowledging the judicial ruling that confirmed Nicolás Maduro's victory. Later, the European Parliament passed a symbolic, non-binding resolution declaring González as Venezuela's "legitimate" president.
Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/8cqhl
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Edmundo González, the US-backed opposition presidential candidate in Venezuela, has fled the country and arrived in Spain.
He sought refuge in the Spanish Embassy in Caracas before being granted safe passage by Venezuelan authorities. An arrest warrant had been issued for him last week, charging him with conspiracy and other crimes.
Read the full report here 👉🏼https://shorturl.at/BzsoN
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Venezuelan authorities have issued an arrest warrant for former opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González on multiple charges, including forgery and conspiracy. The move comes after González refused to respond to summonses and amid his claim of electoral victory.
Full report 👉🏼https://shorturl.at/LTiS9
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Venezuelan authorities have arrested two associates of opposition leader María Corina Machado, alleging a plot to incite violence similar to the 2014 and 2017 protests. The arrests aim to prevent attacks on military installations and energy companies.
Full details here 👉https://bit.ly/3IPfGlA
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Borkena@borkena · Post #5250 · 2025/11/13 (05:55)
10 Ethiopian Opposition Parties Set Preconditions For Participation in the 7th General Election. Read.
https://borkena.com/2025/11/13/10-ethiopian-opposition-parties-set-preconditions-for-participation-in-the-7th-general-election/#Ethiopia#News#politics#Opposition