A new report by the United Nations’ fact-finding mission shows Venezuela’s judiciary is no longer merely turning a blind eye to state repression of ordinary Venezuelans—it’s actively facilitating it.
Why Maduro is relying on Courts to silence dissent more than ever before
By Will Freeman / 
Central America
#CortesNoMafias: Guatemala’s Constitutional Court under attack
By Will Freeman /
Last year, Guatemala suffered major setbacks in its anti-corruption efforts. Fresh attacks on the independence of the Constitutional Court may be the final nail in the coffin.
North America
Trinidad-U.S. relations in the context of Venezuela and the Rio Treaty
By Wazim Mowla /
U.S. relations with Trinidad and Tobago have intensified after a series of events involving Venezuela. What does this mean for the future of Trinidad-U.S. relations?
Democracy & Elections
Guyana’s final hurdle
By Wazim Mowla /
With the electoral crisis nearing its end, things appeared to be heading in the right direction for Guyana. But recent statements from the APNU+AFC coalition put the entire process at risk.
Asia & Latin America
Latin America, Europe and the U.S. must stick together in weathering the COVID-19 storm
By Evan Ellis /
Increased dependence on China by both Latin America and the European Union not only generates vulnerabilities for both regions, but also creates strategic risks for the United States.
Cuba
A Cuban lifeline to CARICOM
By Wazim Mowla /
In looking for pragmatic solutions to address the COVID-19 crisis, and given the absence of global leadership during the pandemic, Caribbean governments are seeking support from long-time partner, Cuba.
Security & Rule of Law
Political violence, state incapacity and post-peace agreement Colombia
By Jerónimo Ríos Sierra /
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The rise of violence in Colombia highlights the complexity of implementing a peace agreement and how the absence of war does not necessarily guarantee peace.
Democracy & Elections
Guyana’s fading opportunities
By Wazim Mowla /
A major electoral crisis in Guyana has put its newfound regional influence, as a result of incoming oil wealth, and its relations with other Caribbean countries on the line.
Human Rights & Social Inclusion
Michelle Bachelet in Venezuela, will it make a difference?
By Andrés Cañizález /
Given the complex crisis that Venezuela is going through, it is difficult to evaluate the difference that the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights visit can make.
Human Rights & Social Inclusion
The UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution on Venezuela. Here’s why that’s noteworthy
By William Naylor /
Though it’s unlikely to change anything, this is the first time the body has passed a resolution on Venezuela. There was also one shocking yes vote.