The failure of the MUD coalition in its struggle with the Maduro regime in Venezuela offers stark warning signs for the Turkish opposition.
What’s next for Turkey? Possible scenarios in light of examples from Latin America
By Imdat Oner /
Venezuela
The collapse of the Venezuelan oil industry
By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia /
In 2018, PDVSA’s production capacity dipped to its lowest level since 1950. It’s the nadir of a debacle that has escalated under Maduro but started under Chávez.
Venezuela
Pasito a pasito: Countries in the Hemisphere react to Venezuela at the 48th OAS General Assembly
By Jimena Galindo and Victoria Gaytan /
The power players of the Americas were unified in their criticism of Venezuela, but they were challenged by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Arreaza at every turn.
Politics
Does inequality drive corruption and unethical behavior?
By Benjamin Waddell /
Like their conservative predecessors, left-leaning presidents in Latin America have shown a tendency to fall for the vice of corruption. Recent studies argue the causes stem from more than just an absence of ethics but also high levels of inequality.
Venezuela
The international community reacts to Nicolás Maduro’s win in Venezuelan “elections”
From refusals to recognize the Venezuelan elections and new sanctions from democracies around the world, to shows of support from like-minded regimes, the international community has started to react to Maduro’s consolidation of power.
From the Classroom
New breathing room for the Maduro regime: Authoritarian coalition
By Imdat Oner /
Multilateral isolation efforts against illiberal regimes like the Maduro government in Venezuela must be mindful of its limits given the emerging support network of a coalition of like-minded autocratic regimes.
Venezuela
Without legitimacy, Maduro re-affirms his grip on power
By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia /
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With the opposition divided and lacking a coherent strategy, Maduro will likely remain in power for now despite his lack of legitimacy. But it doesn’t mean he’ll have an easy time of it.
Venezuela
A conversation with David Smolansky, exiled former mayor of El Hatillo
By Jimena Galindo and Victoria Gaytan /
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.
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.
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