Maduro’s Grand Strategy Sows Opposition Disarray – Again
Venezuela’s regional and legislative elections, set for May 25, are fracturing the opposition’s coalition.
Venezuela: A 2025 Snapshot
AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.
Nicolás Maduro’s Doomed Attempt at “Transition”
No matter what happens this week, Venezuela’s dictator will not get the legitimacy he craves – at home or abroad.
Venezuela’s Electoral Landscape Favors the Opposition
The fundamentals of the presidential race bode ill for Maduro, writes a seasoned pollster.
In Venezuela, Is This Time Different?
A unified opposition has a real chance to restore democracy on July 28. The U.S. should do everything possible to support the transition.
In Venezuela, Some Chavistas Are Quietly Drifting Toward the Opposition
A reshuffle in political sympathies may increase the opposition’s chances in the upcoming July 28 election.
Maduro Gets His Wish: A Divided Venezuelan Opposition
The July 28 vote may hinge on how Machado and Rosales resolve their differences. Otherwise, regime-controlled institutions will most likely dictate the outcome.
Venezuela’s Opposition Should Draw Inspiration From an Unlikely Figure
Will María Corina Machado and regime opponents name a proxy candidate to outsmart a dictator desperately trying to stay in power?
Venezuela’s Grand Bargain
Maduro and the opposition must overcome differences to salvage this year’s presidential election, writes an expert on hemispheric relations.
Meet the Candidates: Venezuela
Even with a unified candidate to oppose Maduro, Venezuela’s presidential election is still an open question.
Venezuela’s Fickle Economic Recovery Is Falling Apart
The 2022 growth spurt is waning while the electoral process is heating up.
Gustavo Petro Can’t Ignore Human Rights in Venezuela
At his summit on Venezuela, Colombia’s president must demand respect for democracy and the environment, writes a former Venezuelan mayor.
Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro: An Overview
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. Maduro has consolidated power and repressed critics throughout his years in office, leading more than 6 million Venezuelans to flee the country’s dire humanitarian and security situation. Maduro’s party won key governorships in November 2021’s regional elections, which … Read more
Venezuela’s Evolving Relationship with China
AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.
Venezuela’s Negotiations Won’t Get Rid of Maduro. So What’s Next?
Talks could still yield worthwhile concessions from the regime, if the opposition is realistic about its goals.
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