Venezuela’s tumble into authoritarianism is poised to enter an even harsher new phase this week with Nicolás Maduro set to extend his 12-year rule despite widespread suspicions that he stole last year’s presidential election. The man widely believed to have won that vote – retired diplomat Edmundo González – fled abroad to escape a draconian post-election crackdown but has vowed to return home to challenge Maduro’s planned inauguration on Friday. Maduro’s feared interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, warned the 75-year-old he will be arrested if he tries. “Come! We’re waiting for you!” he goaded González on Monday. Cabello insisted the start