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Isaias Medina, minister counsellor of Venezuela to the UN, 2015-2017

Stephen Sackur speaks to Isaias Medina, former Venezuelan diplomat at the UN and now an anti-Maduro dissident. Can Maduro outlast his enemies?

Stephen Sackur speaks to Isaias Medina, former Venezuelan diplomat at the UN and now an anti-Maduro dissident.

Venezuela's political and economic crisis is precariously poised. The Maduro regime is determined to rewrite the constitution to strengthen its grip on power, and the opposition is intent on using mass protest to bring the government down. The current standoff isn't sustainable, but which side will prevail? Can Maduro outlast his enemies?

30 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestIsaias Medina

Broadcasts

  • Thu 10 Aug 201701:30GMT
  • Thu 10 Aug 201703:30GMT
  • Thu 10 Aug 201723:30GMT
  • Fri 11 Aug 201701:30GMT
  • Fri 11 Aug 201703:30GMT
  • Sat 12 Aug 201701:30GMT