Venezuela's Election Crisis Is Dividing Latin America's Left.

The article discusses the growing crisis in Venezuela following its controversial election results, which have been widely rejected as fraudulent. This situation has become a test for other leftist governments in Latin America, forcing them to choose between supporting President Nicolas Maduro or reaffirming their commitment to democracy. Some leaders are attempting to find a middle path by forming a bloc that can influence Maduro and prevent violence, while still maintaining their ties with Caracas. The article also highlights the catastrophic consequences of Maduro's rule, including economic decline, crime, poverty, and a massive refugee crisis. The international response to the election has been divided, with autocratic regimes and some leftist governments accepting the results, while the nonpartisan Carter Center and several countries have denounced the election as undemocratic. The article concludes that the crisis remains at an impasse, with two possible outcomes: Maduro stays or he goes, but finding a compromise seems unlikely. [Extracted from the article]