In an interview with CNN Regiane Bressan, professor of International Relations at Unifesp, stated that the international community is “tied hands” in the face of the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuela’s political situation has recently worsened with the asylum of opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González in Spain, while opposition leader Maria Corina Machado remains in Venezuelan territory.
Bressan highlighted that Maduro continues to persecute the opposition, in an escalation against his political adversaries.
Diplomatic tensions and violations of international agreements
The professor highlighted that the Maduro government’s actions have broken not only with democratic tradition, but also with international agreements, such as the Vienna Convention.
This is evident in the threats to consular posts and the expulsion of Argentine diplomats, a situation that led Brazil to assume custody of the Argentine embassy in Caracas.
Regarding Brazil’s position, Bressan explained that Brazilian diplomacy has sought to maintain dialogue with Venezuela, but has been hardening its stance in the face of Maduro’s offensives.
The Lula government (PT) is trying to balance maintaining dialogue with the need to defend the Venezuelan population and ask the Maduro regime to exercise moderation.
Impact on the refugee issue and the international scenario
The worsening situation in Venezuela has a direct impact on the refugee issue, mainly affecting countries such as Colombia, Peru and Brazil.
Bressan warned of the possibility of an increase in the flow of Venezuelan immigrants, especially considering the scenario of the presidential election in the United States.
The professor also highlighted the role of Venezuelan oil as a factor in negotiating against international sanctions.
This situation complicates the application of more severe measures against the Maduro regime, since countries like the United States need Venezuelan oil for their economy.
Bressan concluded that the tendency is for Maduro to remain in power, moving towards an increasingly authoritarian government.
The international community, according to her, must focus on negotiating with Maduro so that he eases the persecution of the opposition and seeks to improve the country’s economy, aiming to alleviate the suffering of the Venezuelan population.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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