Oct. 31: A Prominent Family Flees

As Venezuela's government and political opposition begin moving toward a political dialogue, at least one Venezuelan government official may be hedging against future risks. On Oct. 30, according to Stratfor's sources, three family members of Aragua state Gov. Tareck El Aissami departed from Caracas to Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport, Brazil, aboard a United States-registered GIV charter aircraft. Two of the three family members appear to be El Aissami's parents Zaidan and Mai El Aissami. There was no confirmation as to whether this was a temporary trip or a permanent departure....