A recent analysis by Luis Ernesto Aparicio highlights a concerning trend in Venezuelan electoral campaigns. Traditionally centered on candidates’ proposals for improving citizens’ lives – including government programs, economic models, and public policies – campaigns are increasingly focusing on denouncing and attacking opponents. This shift represents a departure from substantive policy debates and a move towards a more polarized and adversarial political landscape. The author suggests campaigns are now defined by the construction of an “enemy” rather than the presentation of viable solutions. This tactic potentially distracts voters from critical issues and hinders informed decision-making. The piece, published on TalCual, signals a worrying evolution in Venezuelan political discourse. This change may reflect deeper societal divisions and a decline in trust in traditional political platforms.