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Hostile Takeover and Abandonment Explain U.S. Actions in Venezuela

Two analogies can help us understand today’s state of play and the consequences of Trump’s policy in the country.

Donald Trump’s renewed interventionism feels familiar, but how Latin America might respond is less clear.

The viability of a political transition depends on credibility and the restoration of democracy.

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 agreements are potentially historic – but some countries have been left out, and a Supreme Court challenge looms.

With Beijing relevant as ever in Latin America, Washington is developing a renewed commitment to the region.

Abandoning the OAS would weaken U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere and create opportunities for China and others, an expert writes.

The Trump administration is embracing confrontation in Central America to counter the Chinese telecommunications giant.

A year after AQ’s special report on what the U.S. election would mean for Latin America, even allies complain about heightened uncertainty.

The global gathering presents the White House with an opportunity to enhance its leadership in the Western Hemisphere, writes AS/COA’s CEO.

In a letter addressed to Lula, Trump cited the treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Orders targeting three financial institutions for alleged fentanyl money laundering initiate a new era of enforcement.

The signature legislation will impact regional economies, immigration, and energy policy, two experts write.

The possibility of a protracted conflict in the Middle East should bring Caracas back into focus for American policymakers.