I know I’ve expressed dislike for the guy in the past, but seriously? I thought for even something like this, he would at least have a good take on it.
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Edit: It should be noted that my opinion doesn't matter so this is just me whinging at this point.
Original: In many cases, it is better to get news from outside the U.S. I don't think questioning Maduro's electoral legitimacy 'makes you a bad leftist' even if others in the forum might think so. Maduro kinda sucks, and has made plenty of unforced errors. That said, I don't see things 'getting better' for poor Venezuelans under right-wing rule. Maybe things will get better for the 'middle class' or for left-wing organizing outside of PSUV (whose acronym I can never remember), but idk, I really really doubt it.
My knee jerk is always to run opposite of U.S. media narratives until compelling outside evidence is presented. It's not a perfect response, in fact it is pretty shit and reactionary but it's the best I've come up with.