The streets of Caracas are alive with the sound of dissent. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the capital was engulfed in flames, quite literally, with tires burning on bridges and a motorcycle rally weaving through the city center. The images are stark, the tensions palpable. But what led to this fiery crescendo, and what does it mean for the embattled President Nicolás Maduro?
Democracy, as the saying goes, is for losers. Its efficacy hinges on the loser's willingness to concede defeat and support the legitimacy of the winner. However, in the era of President Trump, this fundamental principle of democracy has been challenged. The former president's view of the presidency as an imperial role, with no respect for democratic norms or constitutional constraints, has raised alarm bells across the nation.