Editorial: El País

• Venezuela is facing an escalating political crisis and persecution from Nicolás Maduro's government, instilling fear among opposition leaders.
• Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico are seeking a negotiated solution to the post-election crisis, with support from the international community.
• There's a requirement for record of the presidential election results, particularly in terms of official minutes on a voting table basis.
• Preliminary data suggests a potential opposition victory.
• Attempt is ongoing to maintain transparency in the results and the need for an 'impartial verification'.
• The repression and detention of over 2,000 people must stop as an indication of Maduro's willingness to start negotiations.

Conclusion: The situation in Venezuela is critical and requires a negotiated solution and independent verification of election results to resolve the crisis and prevent further repression and violence.

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