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International refugee day

June 21, 2019

The release of a UN report on Venezuela’s migration crisis coincides with international refugee day, which took place on June 20.

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Michelle Bachelet in Venezuela, will it make a difference?

By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia / June 20, 2019

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.

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Deadlocked Venezuela

By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia / May 23, 2019

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?

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Quo vadis Venezuela?

By Armando Chaguaceda / May 14, 2019

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 / April 23, 2019

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 / April 22, 2019

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.

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Waiting for Guaidó: This is about more than Venezuela; it’s about the future of the liberal international order

By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini / April 3, 2019

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.

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Put your money where your mouth is: The Trump Administration in the Caribbean

By Adam Ratzlaff & Wazim Mowla / March 28, 2019

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 / March 26, 2019

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.

Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations

The bear comes to the West: The Russian agenda in Latin America

By Armando Chaguaceda / March 20, 2019

Latin America needs to forge alliances in a complex, changing world, but betting on extra-continental autocracies will not bring greater social equity and respect for human rights to the Americas.