With a surprising abstention from Uruguay, and an even more surprising vote in favor from the Dominican Republic, the draft resolution on Venezuela got 19 votes, one more than was needed to pass.
A resolution on Venezuela finally passes at the OAS
By Jimena Galindo /
Venezuela
Economic sanctions: The triumph of hope over experience
By Frank O. Mora / FrankMora_FIU /
The international community has turned to economic sanctions as a tool to force policy and even regime change. But they rarely work. So, is there an alternative?
Policymaking
The U.S. Congress throws Venezuelans a lifeline
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
A bipartisan bill from the U.S. Congress does what the Venezuelan government and others should have done long ago: offer assistance to its long-suffering citizens. Maduro isn’t likely to accept, but will other countries step up?
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