Venezuela’s Sudden Policy Change May Stem From Waning Support for Maduro, Sources Say

Venezuela’s recent abrupt reversal in its nascent rapprochement with the United States and domestic opponents is likely a response to declining support among its traditional base, according to sources close to the ruling party, voters, and analysts. After months of thawing U.S. relations, the administration of President Nicolas Maduro has done a sharp about-face in recent weeks. It shuttered the United Nations’ human rights office, the attorney general ordered the arrest of an activist, and the Supreme Court upheld a public office ban levied on the leading opposition candidate in this year’s election.The change may be borne of falling support for Maduro’s government, two sources close to the ruling party and several analysts said. By Fullayela Armas and Vivian Sequera. Full Text -> Reuters

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