The inauguration of Nicolás Maduro for a new term as president of Venezuela puts Brazil in a delicate diplomatic position.
THE CNN Internacional political analyst Felippe Ramos stated that the Brazilian government faces the challenge of balancing political interests and democratic principles in its relationship with the neighboring country.
Ramos highlights that the impact of this new mandate on the Brazil-Venezuela relationship will be “the continuity of the current relationship, which is a declining relationship”.
The analyst points to a division within the Brazilian government itself, with sectors of the PT maintaining a certain ideological proximity to the Maduro regime, while professional diplomacy and State interests prioritize the defense of democracy.
Brazilian diplomatic strategy
According to the expert, Brazil adopts a cautious approach, seeking to maintain open communication channels without completely endorsing the Maduro government.
“Brazil is in a very delicate position and it is not very clear what strategy can really be adopted and what effect this could have”, says Ramos.
The decision to send the Brazilian ambassador to Caracas for the inauguration, without high-level representation, illustrates this attempt at balance.
The objective is to maintain some influence in the Venezuelan political situation, preventing powers such as Russia and China from having more weight in the region.
Weakened opposition and regional scenario
The departure of Edmundo González, opposition candidate in Venezuela, to Spain, is seen as a weakening of the opposition movement.
Ramos argues that González, at 80 years old, “is not a political leader” and his decision is understandable given the regime’s threats.
As for Maduro’s promise to advance in the Guyana region, the analyst considers it more of an electoral narrative than a real threat.
“Venezuela is not in a position to do this at the moment”, he states and highlights that Maduro is more interested in consolidating his power and stabilizing the economy over the next six years.
The political landscape in Venezuela remains complex, with significant implications for all of South America.
Brazil, as the largest economy in the region, seeks a position that preserves its geopolitical interests without compromising its democratic principles.
This content was originally published in Expert analyzes the political scenario in Venezuela after Maduro’s inauguration on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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