Benigno Alarcón: In Venezuela, there is no transition but a readjustment of de facto power

On January 3, it profoundly impacted both Venezuelan politics and the expectations of its citizens. Three months after Nicolás Maduro's removal, the question arises: is the country heading towards a true political transition or is it simply a rearrangement of forces in power?

Benigno Alarcón: In Venezuela, there is no transition but a readjustment of de facto power

TL;DR

  • The events of January 3 have significantly affected Venezuelan politics and citizen expectations.
  • Three months post-Maduro's removal, the central debate is whether a true political transition is occurring.
  • Alternatively, it's being questioned if the changes represent only a rearrangement of power within the established system.