Deadlocked Venezuela

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Deadlocked Venezuela

By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia / May 23, 2019

Juan Guaidó’s swearing in as interim president on January 23, 2019 and his recognition by more than 50 countries as Venezuela’s legitimate president has consolidated him as the leader of the opposition. But real power remains elusive for the young leader. What must happen to finally trigger change in Venezuela?

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.

Policymaking

21st century authoritarianism: Russia and Venezuela’s control over information and civil society

By Iria Puyosa / April 23, 2019

Aspiring autocrats in Latin America and around the world are increasingly taking pages from the playbooks of the Chávez/Maduro regime in Venezuela and Vladimir Putin in Russia.

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

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.

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.

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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?

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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.

Just the Facts

RT en Español’s misleading campaign on Venezuela

February 1, 2019

Just like every major media outlet, RT en Español has closely followed events in Venezuela, but their coverage unsurprisingly sides with the Maduro regime.

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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.