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Lo que la historia nos enseña sobre el “Gran Garrote” de Trump

El editor en jefe de AQ examina los archivos de las relaciones entre Estados Unidos y América Latina y extrae cuatro conclusiones

AQ’s editor-in-chief dives into the archive of U.S.-Latin America relations, and emerges with four takeaways.

Washington has three ways to provide sanctions relief to the country and PDVSA. The cases of Syria, Sudan, and Iraq serve as historical references.

With Maduro removed, the U.S. faces the difficult task of limiting the influence of China, Russia and Iran without triggering instability.

Volatile relationships with Washington and Caracas are crucial wild cards in the upcoming presidential race.

Events in Venezuela, Cuba and beyond suggest that a particular brand of leftism is in its twilight in Latin America, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

U.S. pressure may force Mexico’s leaders to make crucial decisions on organized crime, Cuba, and their policy priorities.

Venezuela’s interim president faces an existential balancing act: cooperating with the Trump administration while staying loyal to her base.

The country could see a relatively rapid recovery of some oil production, depending on the leadership that emerges.

The historic military operation raises numerous questions about what’s next for Venezuela, and for U.S. relations with Latin America as a whole.

The administration’s decision not to enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, among other choices, risks long-term damage to the region.

The U.S. should prepare humanitarian assistance and take other steps to help support a free Venezuela, two experts write.

The right-wing former legislator won the presidency with a commanding 58% in the December 14 runoff.

Public security tops voters’ concerns ahead of the February 1 election.

As Washington seeks to loosen China’s grip on high-tech and defense supply chains, Brasília holds a strategic play.