In a move that has further shaken Venezuela’s political landscape, the government confirmed that a key opposition candidate has left the country. The departure comes amid growing pressure from the ruling regime, which has cracked down on opposition figures in recent months. The candidate, seen as a leading contender in the upcoming presidential race, is now believed to be in exile, likely continuing his advocacy from abroad.
This news has sent shockwaves through Venezuela’s opposition movement, with many fearing that the regime’s increasingly authoritarian tactics are aimed at eliminating any serious political challengers. The candidate’s exit has also raised concerns about the fairness of the upcoming election, with critics questioning whether opposition candidates will be allowed to campaign freely. The government, however, has brushed off these criticisms, claiming that the departure was voluntary and unrelated to political repression.
International observers have expressed alarm at the ongoing suppression of opposition leaders in Venezuela, calling for greater protections for political activists and an end to the government’s heavy-handed tactics.
