VENEZUELA IS experiencing a catastrophe without precedent in Latin American history. But the Maduro regime has outlived many predictions of its demise. The United States, 15 Latin American nations, Canada and the European Union have all said they will not recognize the election. Mr. Cruz himself acknowledged the more likely solution was a negotiated transition that offered Mr. Maduro and other senior officials a safe way out. But the magnitude of Venezuela’s collapse should compel a greater effort by the United States and its Latin allies.

Source: Washington Post May 19, 2018 16:41 UTC