Venezuelans back candidate to challenge Maduro — if she’s allowed

The government and opposition leaders agreed to terms last week for elections in the second half of 2024. The Biden administration rewarded the government the next day by easing sanctions against Venezuela’s oil, gas and gold industries. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States had “conveyed our expectation and understanding” that before the end of November, Maduro will “define a specific timeline and process for the expedited reinstatement of all” candidates in upcoming elections, including “all who want to run for president” next year, on a “level electoral playing field.” By Ana Vanessa Herrero, Samantha Schmid and María Luisa Paúl. Full Text -> TheWashingtonPost

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