U.S.-Venezuela relations Archives

U.S.-Venezuela relations

Venezuela

Make credible threats great again

By Juan Nagel / juannagel / October 19, 2018

Direct military intervention in Venezuela is obviously a controversial topic, yet there should be no controversy surrounding the credible appearance of commitment to military action.

Venezuela

Threatening a military intervention in Venezuela is not just folly, it’s not credible

By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini / October 19, 2018

Talking military intervention isn’t even a good theoretical gamble. Few would really believe it, and it is improbable that the U.S. would follow through.

Venezuela

The authoritarians’ playbook: Failed attacks provide excuses for repression

By Imdat Oner / im_oner / August 9, 2018

The failed assassination attempt will be a pretext for the Venezuelan government to distract international and national public attention from the crisis and criminalize the opposition.

Venezuela

Pasito a pasito: Countries in the Hemisphere react to Venezuela at the 48th OAS General Assembly

By Jimena Galindo and Victoria Gaytan / June 6, 2018

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.

Venezuela

The international community reacts to Nicolás Maduro’s win in Venezuelan “elections”

May 30, 2018

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.

Venezuela

Thanks but no thanks for the shout out, Mr. President

By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini / September 28, 2017

President Trump finally called out the Venezuelan government at the UN. Unfortunately, the way he did it isn’t helpful.