By Invitation | Venezuela

The real winner of Venezuela’s election urges the regime to face facts

A peaceful transfer of power is still possible, says Edmundo González

Illustration: Sam Kerr

I HAVE BEEN been a public servant of Venezuela all my life—a career diplomat whose service culminated during the presidency of Hugo Chávez as ambassador to Argentina.

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