Chavismo becomes stronger in Venezuela after imposing himself in the municipal elections

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Venezuela’s Chavismo: The Rise of a One-Party State

In a stunning display of power, Chavismo is seizing control like a ruthless force, solidifying its grip on Venezuela. After Nicolás Maduro was dubiously propped up as the winner in last year’s presidential elections amid rampant fraud allegations, his regime has now successfully infiltrated the vast majority of the nation’s municipal leadership. This orchestrated victory comes on the heels of a municipal election designed to silence dissent, following a boycott called by the opposition, led by Edmundo González and María Corina Machado. The result? A sham of an election where Maduro proclaims himself the undisputed winner with a mere 44% voter participation—hardly a mandate!

Maduro’s “Historical” Victory

From the balcony of Caracas, Maduro jubilantly announced his so-called “historical” triumph, declaring that his party, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), dominated 285 out of 335 municipalities.

“Victoria, Victoria, Victoria Popular!”

he bellowed, misusing democracy and propaganda to cloak the oppressive tactics that maintain his regime. He claims that “democracy, peace, and unity of the people” have triumphed, but the reality is starkly different.

Chavismo’s Expanding Empire

Maduro can hardly contain his glee as his regime adds 73 new mayorships—gaining pivotal strongholds like Maracaibo, the oil-rich capital of Zulia, previously held by the opposition. Meanwhile, Venezuela inches closer to becoming a one-party dictatorship, with Maduro not only monopolizing the presidency but also the Parliament and 23 out of 24 state governorships.

A Favorable International Climate

The winds seem to be blowing in Chavismo’s favor even on the international front. Despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserting that Maduro “is not the president of Venezuela”, it appears the US is making concessions, reshaping the narrative to suit the Bolivarian agenda. Just last month, a surprise prisoner exchange was enacted, a deal that analysts see as a diplomatic victory for Maduro, enhancing his standing.

Internal Repression: The Dark Side of Progress

Do not be fooled by the superficial positivity being projected from Caracas. Human Rights Watch has blasted the Maduro regime for its relentless oppression, highlighting the stark reality of murders, forced disappearances, and torture rampant under his leadership. Indeed, amidst these sham elections, at least 853 political prisoners remain locked up—an alarming statistic confirming that the true face of Chavismo is that of tyranny, a regime willing to suppress all opposition to consolidate power.

As we witness this remarkable shift in Venezuela’s political landscape, it becomes crystal clear: Chavismo is consolidating power at an alarming rate, and the international community must wake up to the existential threat posed by this radical regime.

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