Venezuela’s Authoritarian Grip Eases

New York Times: “Any relaxation of authoritarian restrictions could be reversed, of course, and pushback has already emerged from some in the government. But that such discussions are happening at all is a surprising reflection of how quickly the political landscape is changing in Venezuela as Delcy Rodríguez faces pressure domestically to ease repressive policies and improve the economy.”

“Some critics say she is simply making cosmetic changes, buying her time before U.S. officials coerce her into significantly loosening her grip on power.”