- Datum: 04.05.2026
- Land:Venezuela
- Kategorie:Berichte & Analysen
Normalization without transition: Delcy Rodríguez’s playbook
The article argues that Venezuela’s greatest risk is not the absence of a political transition, but its simulation. Under Delcy Rodríguez’s…
The article argues that Venezuela’s greatest risk is not the absence of a political transition, but its simulation. Under Delcy Rodríguez’s leadership, the government is advancing economic normalization without meaningful political reforms, effectively consolidating power while projecting an illusion of democratic progress. This approach risks legitimizing an authoritarian regime under the appearance of transition. The author supports this claim by highlighting key economic agreements secured by Rodríguez, emphasizing that sanctions relief and economic openings remain disconnected from critical benchmarks, such as electoral milestones, institutional reforms, or the release of political prisoners. Rodríguez’s strategy hinges on sequencing: she prioritizes economic and institutional measures that reinforce her authority, while delaying or sidestepping political concessions. The international community’s failure to link normalization with concrete reforms only strengthens her position.
Read here the complete report from Americas Quarterly: Normalization Without Transition: Delcy Rodríguez’s Playbook
