We spoke to David Smolansky, one of the Global Americans 2018 New Generation of Public Intellectuals, about life in exile and his proposals for restoring democracy in Venezuela.
A conversation with David Smolansky, exiled former mayor of El Hatillo
By Jimena Galindo and Victoria Gaytan /
Venezuela
May 21st in Venezuela: What happens the day after an election foretold?
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
Despite the pleas of the U.S. and the Lima Group, it’s unlikely that the Maduro government will postpone the May 20th elections. But there are several steps that can be taken afterward to help Venezuela heal.
News
Pence to Latin America: Do more on Venezuela
By Jimena Galindo /
During his speech at the Organization of American States on Monday, Vice President Mike Pence called on member states to follow in the United States’ lead and take concrete action against Venezuela.
Venezuela
The public discussion about the growing Venezuelan diaspora
By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia /
The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has led to a growing diaspora of displaced Venezuelans throughout the region. At home, the Maduro regime denies and minimizes the phenomenon.
Venezuela
Venezuela’s election, the day after: A handover of the nation’s oil riches to Russia and China?
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
Even though the outcome is a near-foregone conclusion, decision makers and analysts in the United States and the region must prepare for possible significant shifts in Venezuela following the May 20th elections.
Venezuela
Despite all the downsides, the Venezuelan opposition should field a candidate in the elections
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
By refusing to participate, the Venezuelan opposition has lost an opportunity to provide an option to voters and mobilize domestic and international democrats.
Just the Facts
The OAS calls on Venezuela to delay its elections. It won’t make a difference.
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
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It was good that 19 OAS member states mildly condemned Maduro and his rushed elections, but don’t expect change until there’s greater collective action outside and inside the country.
Just the Facts
Who are the Council of Electoral Specialists of Latin America (CEELA)?
By Victoria Gaytan / VickyGO /
The Maduro government refused to invite standard, professional election observation groups to monitor Sunday’s balloting. Instead a previously unknown group, CEELA, showed up to praise the process. Who are they?
Venezuela
Thanks but no thanks for the shout out, Mr. President
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
President Trump finally called out the Venezuelan government at the UN. Unfortunately, the way he did it isn’t helpful.
In the Media
No hay transición democrática en el horizonte
By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia /
El año 2017 avanza de forma inexorable. Cada día que transcurre en Venezuela representa un día más del gobierno dictatorial de Nicolás Maduro. Durante agosto y al iniciarse septiembre se vive una suerte de pausa, tras varios meses de protestas y más de 150 muertos en durante el conflicto político en este año.
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