Raul Sanchez Urribarri – The Conversation

Demonstrators clash with riot security forces in Caracas, Venezuela. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

July 24, 2017

Venezuela’s getting a new constitution whether the people want it or not

Laura Gamboa, Utah State University and Raul Sanchez Urribarri, La Trobe University

The authoritarian regime is pushing ahead despite widespread objections. A peaceful resolution is far from sight.

University students protest against President Nicolas Maduro, in October. AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos

December 15, 2016

Venezuela on the verge of dictatorship: Can dialogue or demonstrations turn it around?

Raul Sanchez Urribarri, La Trobe University and Laura Gamboa, Utah State University

Venezuela’s economic crisis is deepening, and dialogue between the government and its opposition is tense. What will it take to avoid full on dictatorship and an outbreak of political violence?

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan campaigning in the battleground state of Ohio last month, one of the states the Republicans need to fall their way in November. EPA/Shawn Thew

October 1, 2012

US elections: battleground states

Raul Sanchez Urribarri, La Trobe University

It is about five weeks before the election and, overall, President Obama seems to hold a small but steady margin over Mitt Romney. However, predictions regarding the popular vote are not as important as…

Chilean president Sebastian Pinera’s recent Canberra visit underlines growing ties to Latin America. Now Australia must establish solid relationships with one of the world’s growing economic powerhouses. AAP

September 20, 2012

Australia finally ‘discovers’ Latin America; time now to forge relationships

Elizabeth Kath, RMIT University and Raul Sanchez Urribarri, La Trobe University

Until now, we have paid little attention to Latin America. Our mainstream media hardly mentions the region or is full of misconceptions and stereotypes. But times are changing. Globalisation and technological…

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