
AQ Top 5 Anti-Corruption Figures: Mercedes de Freitas
This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on Latin America’s anti-corruption movement. Click here to see the rest of our Top 5. | Leer en español “Corruption in Venezuela kills.” With that simple sentence, Mercedes de Freitas drives home the importance of her work in a country that is falling apart in a thousand different ways. As … Read more

Responses to the Venezuelan Migration Crisis: A Scorecard
Nativism is on the rise. International norms and responsible politicians are helping to contain it, for now.

The Activist Preparing for the Post-Maduro Corruption Battle
As her country spirals into chaos, Mercedes de Freitas tackles corruption with data.

Can Negotiation Actually Break the Stalemate in Venezuela?
Talks between Maduro and the opposition have failed before. Here’s a look at what to expect this time around.

Venezuela’s Transition Is Stalled, Not Derailed
Far from a victory, opposition uprisings in Venezuela show how fragile the government’s position really is.

Five Ways Spain Can Lead on Venezuela
Recent developments suggest Spain’s reluctant role in Venezuela’s crisis could be changing.

Venezuela’s Crisis Calls for Carrots, Not Sticks
U.S. military intervention would be unwelcome and counterproductive. Here’s an alternative with a better chance of success.

Venezuela Isn’t Ready for Elections. The UN Could Help Change That.
International actors can help Venezuela prepare for the day when free and fair elections are a reality.

Even After Maduro’s Departure, the Odds Will Be Against Venezuela
International observers often fail to consider the many challenges that Venezuela will face after Maduro is gone.

Hacking Venezuela’s Crisis from Silicon Valley
Venezuelans abroad are channeling their coding skills to help their country.

What Will Happen When a Corruption Probe Starts in Venezuela?
This article is adapted from AQ’s issue on China and Latin America Picture the following scenario: Nicolás Maduro boards a Moscow-bound plane, a peaceful transition takes hold in Venezuela and state oil company PDVSA, under new management, starts a herculean reconstruction effort. The business-savvy directors and executives immediately put compliance on their priority list and hire an … Read more

A China pode ajudar a reconstruir a Venezuela. Veja como.
Um novo governo em Caracas precisará de uma estreita parceria com Pequim.

China puede ayudar a reconstruir Venezuela. Hé aquí como.
Un nuevo gobierno en Caracas necesitará una asociación fuerte con Pekín.

China Can Help Save Venezuela. Here’s How.
A new government in Caracas will need a strong partnership with Beijing.