Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó reclaims the country’s National Assembly two days after Nicolás Maduro’s loyalists attempted to takeover Venezuela’s last standing democratic institution.
2020 kicks-off with chaos at Venezuela’s National Assembly
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Humor
International refugee day
The release of a UN report on Venezuela’s migration crisis coincides with international refugee day, which took place on June 20.
Venezuela
Michelle Bachelet in Venezuela, will it make a difference?
By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia /
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.
Venezuela
Deadlocked Venezuela
By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia /
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?
Venezuela
Quo vadis Venezuela?
By Armando Chaguaceda /
Despite ongoing mass mobilizations, Venezuela will likely remain in flux for the foreseeable future. Backed by powerful external (illiberal) allies, the Maduro regime doesn’t have to play by the rules.
Policymaking
21st century authoritarianism: Russia and Venezuela’s control over information and civil society
By Iria Puyosa /
Aspiring autocrats in Latin America and around the world are increasingly taking pages from the playbooks of the Chávez/Maduro regime in Venezuela and Vladimir Putin in Russia.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
The return of the Cold War in the Caribbean
By Scott B. MacDonald / MENU
Washington can no longer take the Caribbean for granted. That means more than just impotently warning partners south of the hemisphere about China and Russia. Instead it will require more effective diplomacy and economic statecraft.
Venezuela
Waiting for Guaidó: This is about more than Venezuela; it’s about the future of the liberal international order
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
As the standoff continues without much sign of a plan B from the White House, the Maduro government is threatening to arrest President Juan Guaidó. It’s time for the other members of the 50-plus international coalition to put some muscle into the game.
Uncategorized
Put your money where your mouth is: The Trump Administration in the Caribbean
By Adam Ratzlaff & Wazim Mowla /
The U.S. must recognize the role of China and Venezuela in the Caribbean and develop policies that compete with these rivals rather than simply telling the Caribbean to get in line with U.S. objectives.
China
China’s engagement with Trinidad and Tobago
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
China has worked to deepen economic, investment and diplomatic ties with Caribbean. Trinidad and Tobago is a focus of their interest. The U.S. should pay more attention.
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