Joining Latin America’s Far-Left Leaders, Biden Softens Stance on Dictator Maduro

Biden’s support of a new Venezuelan election seems to reverse an earlier Washington position outlined by Secretary Blinken: ‘Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear … that Edmundo González Urrutia won the most votes.’

AP/Matias Delacroix
President Maduro of Venezuela at Caracas, July 31, 2024, three days after his disputed re-election. AP/Matias Delacroix

President Biden is joining Latin America’s far-left leaders in a campaign that if it was a film could be titled “Saving Private Maduro.” Hours after President Lula da Silva of Brazil called for a new Venezuelan election, Mr. Biden announced his support. 

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