Without the proper judicial and prosecutorial reforms, the transitional justice provisions included in the U.S.’s transition framework for Venezuela will prove ineffective and worse, erode confidence in the possibilities of justice.
Transitional justice and the Democratic Transition Framework for Venezuela
By Ofelia Riquezes & Frank O. Mora /
Venezuela
Trump’s strategy in Venezuela: Domestic or foreign policy?
By Liz Alarcón /
The Trump administration recently announced forceful moves against the Nicolás Maduro government. Could Trump’s strategy in Venezuela be a ploy to garner domestic support in an election year?
In the Media
Trump vs Maduro: ¿Qué sigue después de ofrecer una recompensa?
By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia /
Ha ocurrido un hecho inédito. Estados Unidos decidió ponerle precio a Nicolás Maduro.
Democracy & Elections
Guaidó’s international tour
By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia /
Guaidó’s tour could be a turning point if it effectively recalibrates Venezuela’s democratic fight.
Venezuela
Quo vadis Venezuela?
By Armando Chaguaceda /
Despite ongoing mass mobilizations, Venezuela will likely remain in flux for the foreseeable future. Backed by powerful external (illiberal) allies, the Maduro regime doesn’t have to play by the rules.
Venezuela
Waiting for Guaidó: This is about more than Venezuela; it’s about the future of the liberal international order
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
As the standoff continues without much sign of a plan B from the White House, the Maduro government is threatening to arrest President Juan Guaidó. It’s time for the other members of the 50-plus international coalition to put some muscle into the game.
Venezuela
The Guaidó generation
By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia / MENU
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
Venezuela: When dialogue is agony
By Nicolás Albertoni and Victoria Gaytán /
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
Venezuela: Questions for the day after
By Hunter T. Carter / colombialawbiz /
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.
Venezuela
Beginning the endgame in Venezuela
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
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.