How Venezuela Should Think About Reopening Its Economy
Nicolás Maduro has little fiscal and political room to maneuver as scarcity and food insecurity worsen.
Sanctions Relief for Venezuela? Trump’s Plan Points the Way.
Everyone wants to stop a humanitarian disaster. Now there’s an imperfect roadmap to do it, writes a former U.S. ambassador to Caracas
Venezuela and the Coronavirus: Another Path Is Possible
The international community should focus on humanitarian aid, and try to prevent a health disaster that could spread across much of Latin America.
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.
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.
Where Will Maduro End Up? A Ranking
A look at where Maduro might go if a transition happens in Venezuela.
Why Venezuela’s Opposition Is Finally Getting It Right
The current phase of Venezuela’s crisis is moving quickly. Maduro, for once, seems at a disadvantage.
Meet the New Face of Venezuela’s Opposition
Juan Guaidó’s youth means he has less baggage than many of his colleagues. Will that help him take on Maduro?
Who’s Left to Oppose Venezuela’s Maduro?
Threats to Nicolás Maduro’s hold on power look more likely to come from within chavismo than from without.
The Solution to Venezuela Runs Through Cuba
The Trump administration should take a tougher line with Havana if it wants to ease Venezuelans’ suffering.
Venezuela: The Brutal Truth About Maduro’s Election Victory
By any measure, Sunday’s gubernatorial elections in Venezuela did not go well for the opposition. The regime of President Nicolás Maduro took 17 of a possible 23 seats, with, as of this writing, another still up for grabs. Marred by predictable irregularities and government manipulation, the MUD opposition coalition’s decision to participate failed to pay … Read more
Luisa Ortega Díaz: The Venezuelan Opposition’s Unlikely Ally
Few question whether Venezuela’s former Attorney General Luisa Ortega Díaz is a true chavista. As Venezuela’s top law enforcement officer for nearly a decade, she followed the government line to the letter, including in the prosecution of demonstrators arrested in a wave of protests against President Nicolás Maduro in 2014. That is, until recently. In … Read more
The Six Players in Venezuela’s Crisis
Venezuela is at a crossroads. President Nicolás Maduro is pushing ahead with a vote Sunday to elect a 545-member National Constituent Assembly (ANC) with powers to rewrite the constitution and cement his hold on power. Events over the next few days will determine the survival of Venezuelan democracy, the welfare of its population, and the … Read more
Venezuela’s Neighbors Need to Step Up. What’s Holding Them Back?
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump promised “strong and swift economic actions” if Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro goes through with the July 30 vote to select delegates to the constituent assembly. This announcement comes after an increasingly desperate situation in Venezuela has been met with remarkable regional inaction, producing a power vacuum not seen for decades. Those, however, … Read more
