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Maduro’s hidden censorship apparatus

By Samuel Woodhams / Samuel_Woodhams / March 14, 2019

Though often neglected in coverage of the political battle between Guaidó and Maduro, restrictions to digital freedoms have become an important means for Maduro to silence his critics.

Abandoning even the mention of the military option is the best way to bring about regime change in Venezuela

By Patricio Navia / patricionavia / February 26, 2019

The use of military force to bring about regime change in Latin America would set U.S.-Latin American relations back decades. The U.S. needs to follow a more pragmatic and ultimately productive approach.

The Guaidó generation

By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia / February 20, 2019

Juan Guaidó, who only a month ago was little known on the international scene, has positioned himself as the leader of a generation of service-oriented young Venezuelans who today represent the best option for unleashing a democratic transition in the country.

Venezuela: When dialogue is agony

By Nicolás Albertoni and Victoria Gaytán / February 7, 2019

In confronting an autocrat intent on remaining in power, empty dialogue only prolongs the agony of the Venezuelan people. Will the Montevideo Mechanism continue this failed policy?

Venezuela: Questions for the day after

By Hunter T. Carter / colombialawbiz / February 7, 2019

Putting Venezuela back together again will mean that weak or non-existent institutions in government, law, business, and civil society will need to emerge. International coordination will be key.

Beginning the endgame in Venezuela

By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis / January 30, 2019

U.S. decision makers must not let frustration or enthusiasm distract them from the importance of the Venezuelan people and the constitution. Any role for the U.S. military must be a limited, supporting one at most.

Maduro’s last days in power?

By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia / January 29, 2019

Maduro’s long-term survival is no longer feasible, but the timeline for his departure and a subsequent democratic transition is still far from certain. Here are three possible scenarios.

Great move. Well played. What next?

By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini / January 25, 2019

The events of January 23 were a victory for the once divided and dispirited Venezuelan opposition. But with Maduro so far refusing to step aside and a rogues’ gallery of governments lining up to support him, could the U.S. have stumbled into an international showdown?

Venezuela between question marks

By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia / January 14, 2019

Venezuela continues to be mired in the worst economic and humanitarian crisis in Latin America’s recent history. With Maduro beginning a second term, prospects for a way out are uncertain. But two events have pointed to a potential for change.

OAS Permanent Council rejects Nicolas Maduro’s new term

By Victoria Gaytan / VickyGO / January 10, 2019

With 19 votes in favor, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) agreed “to not recognize the legitimacy of Nicolas Maduro’s new term as of the 10th of January of 2019.”