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Venezuela

Venezuela Is Starving and Still Maduro Clings to Power

The opposition has yet to convince the military top brass to switch sides.

Avatar photoChristian FitzHughNovember 13, 2019November 26, 2021

Millions Flee Venezuela, But Maduro Is Going Nowhere

It will take outside intervention to remove Venezuela’s president.

Avatar photoChristian FitzHughJanuary 9, 2019November 26, 2021
Willemstad Curaçao

Dutch Caribbean Caught Up in ConocoPhillips-Venezuela Oil Dispute

The Dutch islands process between a quarter and a third of Venezuela’s oil.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 10, 2018October 25, 2021

Chile Shows Better Way to Neighbors in Crisis

Tone-deaf politicians discredit democracy in Brazil and Venezuela. Chile’s constitutional reforms shows a better way.

Avatar photoChristian FitzHughAugust 30, 2017April 20, 2022

European Fellow Travelers Refuse to Criticize Venezuelan Dictator

Left-wing admirers of Hugo Chávez will not see his heirs for the thugs they have become.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 11, 2017November 26, 2021

Venezuela Is a Geopolitical Tinderbox

Vladimir Putin might wedge Russian power into South America in hopes of throwing America off balance in Europe.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlJuly 28, 2017November 26, 2021

Venezuela Lurches Toward Authoritarianism

Nicolás Maduro clamps down.

Avatar photoChristian FitzHughApril 10, 2017November 26, 2021

Trump Could Bring Enemies in South America Closer Together

The alliance between Cuba and Venezuela has weakened in recent years. Donald Trump could inadvertently restore it.

Avatar photoChristian FitzHughJanuary 25, 2017November 30, 2021

Maduro Defiant as Venezuela Teeters on the Brink

While the opposition demands a presidential recall, Nicolás Maduro declares a state of emergency.

Avatar photoChristian FitzHughMay 24, 2016November 26, 2021
Persian Gulf drilling platforms

What Oil Prices Mean for Geopolitics

Chaos may be in store if oil-dependent countries lash out to distract from failed economic policies.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlJanuary 21, 2016October 3, 2021

Venezuela Swears In Opposition Majority

Venezuela’s opposition now controls parliament, but the path ahead is far from straightforward.

Avatar photoChristian FitzHughJanuary 7, 2016January 2, 2020

The Beginning of the End of Chavismo?

After sixteen years in power, Venezuela’s revolutionary socialists look vulnerable.

Avatar photoChristian FitzHughNovember 4, 2015November 26, 2021

The Next Great Geopolitical Crisis: Venezuela

If Venezuela provokes a war with one of its neighbors, it would draw the ire of the United States.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlSeptember 28, 2015November 26, 2021

Venezuela’s Socialist Revolution Has Turned Ugly

Rather than recognize the errors of his mentor, Nicolás Maduro resorts to totalitarian measures.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 21, 2015November 26, 2021

Maduro Accuses America of Plotting to Destroy Venezuela

Hugo Chávez’ successor seems oblivious to his own government’s responsibility.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 8, 2014November 26, 2021

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