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likely that this will end with any sort of deal being reached,” said Marjorie Karpan, an analyst with the International Crisis Group.
Meanwhile, the United Nations is considering sending a special envoy to the region. With South American states not eager to serve as mediators, it could be up to outsiders like Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), who has been pushing for U.S. pressure on Maduro, to seek a peaceful resolution. “What happens at those meetings is going to set the tone for a long time,” said Karpan. “This is a serious matter that could easily spiral out of control.”