President Trump OK’d a naval buildup in the Caribbean, strikes on boats in international waters and covert operations in Venezuela. A military analyst can’t see a coherent strategy or objective.
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Venezuelan opposition leader is the latest in a long list of controversial laureates.
With the world’s traditional champion of democratic governance in retrenchment, other pro-democracy forces are stepping into the breach — including the Nobel Committee.
The Venezuelan opposition leader was forced to go into hiding in 2024 after being banned form standing in that year’s election.
The former FBI director’s indictment breaks a principle that has protected American democracy for 50 years.
US military buildup in the Caribbean has prompted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to reciprocate with military drills.
Two airstrikes in recent weeks have been aimed at ‘narcoterrorists’, according to the White House. They’ve been deadly, dangerous and likely ineffective.
Guyana re-elects Irfaan Ali in election dominated by country’s oil reserves.
The presence of US naval forces close to Venezuela has rattled the country’s leadership.
Boycotting elections often contributes to greater authoritarian control and deepens divisions within the opposition.
Rather than ‘offshoring’ criminals to the US, Venezuelan government policies have both consolidated gangs and created volatile pacts with them.
Whether by shuffling agency personnel, creating new agencies, or limiting their capacity for oversight, a common tactic among power-hungry leaders is establishing control over the country’s bureaucracy.
During his first term, Donald Trump attempted to apply ‘maximum pressure’ on the socialist government in Caracas. This time around, the dynamic has shifted (a little).
The opposition and a large part of the international community point to the recently announced constitutional reform as a new government ploy.
As Venezuela’s strongman leader prepares to be sworn in as president, the country’s opposition vows to fight on.
The overwhelming focus of Venezuelan migrants in the US is on earning enough money to build a life back home.
A new wave of migration from Venezuela is probably on its way – here’s how governments across Latin America should respond.
The fallout from Venezuela’s election will throw the country deeper into crisis.
President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory, but regional leaders and outside observers have cried foul.
Maduro declared winner in Venezuelan election, and world leaders have made clear their suspicion.
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