Direction of democracy: Venezuela’s reluctance to reform

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  It feels like a drain has been unblocked,

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  whispers a construction worker in Caracas, Venezuela's capital.

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  To see Nicolás Maduro, torture enabler,

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  election thief and destroyer of the economy flushed away into a New York jail is deeply satisfying for most.

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  Yet any celebrations are muted, the regime is still in power.

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  Delcy Rodriguez, Mr.

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  Maduro's deputy, has taken over with the backing of Donald Trump, who says she is doing his bidding.

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  Nonetheless, four in five Venezuelans think the political situation will be better within a year.

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  This optimism stems from, as Rodriguez's moves, to improve the economy, coupled with faith in Mr.

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  Trump's resolve.

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  Today, I can assure Venezuelans that the transition to democracy will take place,

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  said Maria Corina Machado,

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  the opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner on January 28,

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  after meeting with Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State.

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  Any shift to democracy will take time, but many are eager to understand now if Ms Machado is right.

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