Why Ukraine, Thailand Are Not Venezuela
The uprisings may look similar, but only a superficial analysis would conclude they are.
Venezuela
Maduro Asks Decree Powers as Venezuela Inflation Soars
The president promises to use his special powers to crack down on “bourgeois parasites.”
Venezuela’s Maduro Fails to Imitate Chávez’ Success
A narrow election victory casts doubt on the ruling party’s ability to hold onto power.
Chávez Protégé Projected to Win Venezuela Election
Polls predict Nicolás Maduro will be able to continue his mentor’s “socialist revolution.”
Venezuela’s Capriles Moves Left But Not Ahead
The liberal opposition candidate has chosen to fight on the ruling party’s terms.
Capriles Slams Maduro as Cuba’s Puppet, Behind in Polls
Venezuela’s opposition candidate vows to end cheap oil transfers to Cuba if he is elected.
Russia Has Stake in Venezuelan Ruling Party’s Victory
Russia could lose an ally if Venezuela’s socialists lose the election.
Capriles to Challenge Chávez’ Successor in April Election
The liberal governor will make a second attempt to win Venezuela’s presidency.
Venezuela’s Maduro Defies Constitution, Assumes Power
Nicolás Maduro assumes power, sidestepping the speaker of the National Assembly.
Venezuelan Vice President Announces Chávez’ Death
The president’s death could plunge Venezuela into political turmoil.
President’s Illness Casts Doubt on Venezuela’s Political Future
A week before his scheduled inauguration, Hugo Chávez remains in hospital in Cuba.
Chávez Faces Toughest Election in Fourteen Years
For the first time in his presidency, the Venezuelan leader faces a unified opposition.
Latin America, Riding the Commodity Boom
Even South American nations that are hostile to freer trade are witnessing economic expansion thanks to globalization.
Iran’s Latin American “Alliance” is a Joke
Ahmadinejad looks for allies across the Atlantic but finds very few friends.
Iran’s Breach of the Monroe Doctrine
The fifth American president could never have imagined a Persian nation breaching his famous doctrine.