Why the US Dollar Won’t Fix the Venezuelan Economy
Full dollarization fails to address the root causes of mismanagement and risks crippling long-term capacities
Uncertainty used to be worse than it is now: the US military campaign to eventually oust Maduro and supposedly dismantle narco-terrorist organizations was launched a year ago. No one knew what would follow.
The “lethal” strike on the boat that, according to Donald Trump, belonged to Tren de Aragua and carried 11 alleged terrorists from Venezuela, is actually relevant. Let’s see why
Washington hasn’t officially confirmed the move, but leaks suggest a naval build-up against drug routes linked to Venezuela. Results so far: endless speculation, regional reactions and chavista paranoia
Lethal strikes on alleged terrorists in the Caribbean echo a long history of militarized policies and a contempt for human life Venezuela knows all too well
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U.S. legacy media are spreading some big lies while trying to debunk and criticize Trump’s discourse on Venezuela. Here’s where they get it wrong
The drug trafficking mafia led by Venezuelan military officers is real, and it wouldn’t exist without Maduro’s support. But it’s not exactly what Trump says it is
Much like Spain’s transition half a century ago, every reform reveals its true purpose only with time
How experts are reacting, what politicians are saying, and who’s the oligarch in the middle of everything
Without meaningful democratic reforms, the agreement may jeopardize the investments Washington hopes to attract
Chavismo is determined to become everything it claimed the opposition would be
Prof. Guillermo Aveledo Coll discusses the unfolding negotiations, the future of political parties, and the lessons Rómulo Betancourt might offer Machado