On one of my long walks I passed by the headquarters of the "Partido Popular Socialista" (Popular Socialist Party). It seems ironic that their offices are located in Roma Norte... a trendy, gentrified neighborhood that is filled with expensive restaurants, art galleries and boutiques. I stopped in my tracks when I saw the large banner that was hanging from the building, an enormous portrait of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.
It baffles me how anyone, regardless of where they sit on the political spectrum, can look up to the repressive, illegitimate regime of that man. In 2013, as Vice President, Maduro came to power upon the death of Hugo Chávez. After more than ten years of his rule, the situation in Venezuela has gone from bad to worse. The government has violated human rights and freedom of expression. Crime is rampant. The economy is in shambles, with basic necessities such as food and medicine in short supply or non-existent. Maduro has even lost the support of the poor, who had been the base of support for his predecessor Chávez. In the 2024 election, Maduro claimed victory to serve another six year term even though it is probable that he received less than half as many votes the opposition candidate.
The "Partido Popular Socialista" needs to get a clue.
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