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Venezuela

Quo vadis Venezuela?

By Armando Chaguaceda / May 14, 2019

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 / April 3, 2019

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 / 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

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

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.

Venezuela

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.

Venezuela

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.

Economics, Trade & Development

An interview with Francisco Rodríguez, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Torino Economics

January 25, 2019

In the fourth episode of two gringos with questions, your hosts Chris and Ken talk to Francisco Rodriguez, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Torino Economics on Latin America’s 2019 economic forecast, Venezuela’s economic situation, and the case for not boycotting Venezuelan elections.

Venezuela

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

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.