A Critical Election Looms for Venezuela

As of the time of writing, the most likely outcome of Sunday elections in Venezuela is impossible to predict. All indications are that the opposition is gaining momentum in a dangerous threat to Maduro, who has ruled since 2013. If Maduro wins again, and it is determined to not have been free and fair, Venezuelans are concerned things could turn into a bloodbath. Maduro himself has suggested a bloodbath was in store, which he will blame on the opposition. It will start with protests if he wins in a sham vote, and this will be all that Maduro needs…