It’s not just about persecution or non-salaries. A crippled economy is draining universities of staff, leaving veteran professors to age in distress
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
Trump’s quest for the Nobel Peace Prize brings his unpredictable politics to Venezuela, exposing contradictions that generate paralysis within chavismo
Meet the guys trying to “save Venezuela from a U.S. invasion.”
From our latest Political Risk Report:
“The Maduro regime sees a confrontation with the United States as a near certainty, and that they are frustrated about the little international support received by Maduro, including from traditionally vocal allies like Russia or China. There is also concern about the possibility of growing social unrest in a deteriorating economy.
“While some voices within chavismo, particularly Diosdado Cabello, seem to welcome the idea of a military conflict with the U.S. government, Maduro does not, and is doing all he can to avoid it—short of relinquishing power. His new hopes are on the shoulders of Richard Grennell, Colombia and Brazil.”
Precedent: In quite an embarrassing fashion, Petro and Lula failed to convince Maduro to show the actas (i.e. concede) after Edmundo González won the presidential election last year. Now, they are raising their voice to convince the Trump administration not to attack.
Lula, Petro and AMLO have plenty to lose if Chavismo doesn’t accept defeat. From the sidelines, the U.S. continues to encourage their fragile attempt to talk
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Lula and Petro pitch a “repeat election” and a “transition government” for chavismo and the opposition
President Trump’s naval buildup raises hopes of Maduro’s fall, but history warns that regime resilience and mixed signals from Washington can turn illusions into tragedy
Venezolario went viral by promoting our popular expressions. It sparked a debate on belonging and what it means to be Venezuelan today
Maduro calls out a supposedly imminent U.S. invasion to gain domestic control and foreign support. But the fact is that Venezuelans have been living for decades under a force that treats them like the enemy
Beyond the groups of milicianos and party members shown by the Maduro propaganda, the population is focused on surviving and rather skeptical about an American attack
Maduro seeks negotiations while playing the victim. Cabello portrays himself as a stubborn anti-Yankee bent on sowing fear. And for now, Trump only offers a serialized show for the criollo hawks and the MAGA crowd
