Venezuela’s upcoming presidential election has been marred by controversy as incumbent President Nicolas Maduro is being accused of preventing credible opposition candidates from competing. In response to this, Vice-President of Venezuela, Tareck El Aissami, referred to the move as blackmail and warned of potential retaliation through migration policies.
The exclusion of credible opposition candidates has raised concerns about the fairness and legitimacy of the electoral process. This comes at a time when Venezuela is already grappling with numerous challenges, including a severe economic crisis, widespread social unrest, and international pressure.
