Venezuela’s Opposition Struggle Exposes the Illusion of Democracy Amid Power Grab

For decades, Venezuela has been a cautionary tale for any nation surrendering sovereignty to corrupt regimes masked by hollow promises of transition. Today, as Caracas marks the 68th anniversary of Marcos Pérez Jiménez's overthrow—a genuine step toward liberty—the reality on the ground is far bleaker.The so-called Plataforma Unitaria Democrática (PUD), Venezuela’s largest opposition coalition, proclaims it is battling to "open a sure path toward transition." Yet this rhetoric starkly contrasts with the facts: more than 939 political prisoners remain confined, and justice serves as a tool for persecution rather than protection of rights.How Can Democracy Thrive When Tyranny Resurges?Under the...