Abandoning even the mention of the military option is the best way to bring about regime change in Venezuela

Nicolás Maduro

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Human Rights & Multilateral Organizations

Regional pressure on Maduro’s regime must continue despite Mexico’s abdication

By Benjamin N. Gedan / January 16, 2019

The shameful decision of the AMLO administration to take a stance of non-intervention on Venezuela will hamper the effectiveness of a regional response, but efforts to reign in Maduro remain worthwhile and necessary.

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.