Venezuela at the tipping point

摘要

THE political crisis in Venezuela looks to be reaching tipping point, with some commentators arguing that the country is already entering into a transition process toward the end of authoritarian socialist rule. Juan Guaido, a 35-year-old lawmaker, has emerged as the plain-speaking, clear-thinking leader that opposition forces have been lacking. The idea that unfair election procedures had reduced President Nicolas Maduro to de facto rather than de jure head of state has taken root.