Members of the Venezuelan diaspora are using their political power to make a difference in their host countries in Latin America as they hope for a resolution to the ongoing electoral dispute in Venezuela. Colombia and Brazil, allies of the Maduro government, are leading negotiations but have not recognized either Maduro or Gonzalez as the winner of the elections. They have called for the release of paper ballots and proposed solutions such as holding new elections or alternating power between the government and opposition. However, these ideas have been rejected by opposition members. Meanwhile, countries like Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Argentina, Uruguay, and Panama have recognized Gonzalez as the newly elected president. Venezuelan activists and political leaders in exile are also working with lawmakers in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and other countries to shape policy and advocate for election transparency. The goal is for more world leaders to recognize Gonzalez as the winner before the January inauguration. Venezuelan diaspora members believe that democracy should be prioritized above political alliances and ideologies in order to find a peaceful resolution to the electoral dispute in Venezuela.
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Protests erupt against Nicolas Maduro’s disputed election within the Venezuelan diaspora
