Latin America

Venezuela's election was an effort to educate Maduro loyalists and to separate the opposition into two groups: those who are open to reasonable negotiation and those whose position will never change.

While most other Canadians enjoy their long weekend, seven of us are heading off to Venezuela to observe the May 20 election.

By unconditionally supporting the opposition, the Canadian government is adding fuel to the politicization in Venezuela that contributes to the conflict.