Editorial: El País

• The post-election crisis in Venezuela already runs the risk of becoming chronic and Maduro remains immovable despite internal and international pressure.
• The current concern is repression and persecution against opposition political leaders and protesters.
• The National Electoral Council has yet to present evidence of Maduro's victory since July 28.
• The Government is pursuing a strategy for the Supreme Court of Justice, also under government control, to resolve the controversy.
• The opposition made public more than 80% of the minutes, evidencing the victory of the opposition candidate, Edmundo González.
• There is a risk of a total regression of the regime, with strategies of terror, division of the opposition, and wear and tear of the international community.
• Proposals for new elections or a transitional coalition government have been rejected by both Maduro and the opposition.
• International pressure must remain firm against Maduro's actions.

Conclusion: International firmness and the search for a negotiated exit are vital to overcome paralysis in Venezuela.

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