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Transitional justice and the Democratic Transition Framework for Venezuela

By Ofelia Riquezes & Frank O. Mora  /  

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.

Human Rights & Social Inclusion

Latin America: Civil and political rights in the time of a pandemic

By David Lovatón Palacios  /  

Governments across Latin America have taken exceptional measures to stop the uncontrollable spread of COVID-19. Faced with this, there is a valid fear that these measures could exacerbate abuses of power or increase human rights violations.

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?

U.S.-Latin America Relations

Turmoil in the Western Hemisphere

By Douglas Farah and Caitlyn Yates  /  

Taking advantage of the demonstrations that flared across Latin America at the end of 2019, outside actors worked to push legitimate social protest to violent extremes as a part of a deliberate destabilization strategy.

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Democracy & Elections
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Deadlocked Venezuela

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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?

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