The Biden administration’s diplomatic moves are far from helping transition Venezuela away from its dictatorship and back towards a democratic system, following the country’s seemingly fraudulent elections in July, according to national security experts and a review of public statements and records.
Venezuelan incumbent President Nicolas Maduro, widely considered a socialist dictator, declared himself the victor in the country’s July 29 elections, despite domestic and international concerns that he rigged the race. The Biden administration, which has had problems in dealing with the country’s authoritarian government before, faces a new challenge in navigating how to deal with Maduro and his refusal to step aside. (RELATED: Venezuelan Dictator Suspends Major Social Media Platform After Sparring With Elon Musk)
“The reality is, we are now going with a strategy where we’re…
