Are 'the Crazies' Under Maduro's Control?
It's a tale as old as time. Is Diosdado Cabello sabotaging Maduro or is he playing a key part in the Chavista strategy to wear down its rivals? Luis dives into the former
No Unity, no Identity: the Venezuelan Opposition's Limbo
Eons ago, the political parties and leaders out of the chavista movement melted themselves into the unitary agenda as the only way to defeat the caudillo. 20 years later, they are both weak as a coalition and individually
Knives Out: Venezuelan Opposition Edition
Months of unease within the opposition produced a new, big crevasse in the weak alliance with the defenestration of Guaidó’s caretakership, in a way that shattered what remained of the opposition’s chances and image among voters
How the Mexico Talks Impact the Opposition’s Internal Wars
Just like the primaries offer an opportunity to strengthen the opposition, the dialogue could signify a chance to increase its inner wars
Why Would the U.S. Stop Recognizing Venezuela’s Caretaker Government?
If the Biden administration lures Maduro back to the negotiation table with the opposition, chavismo could gain a lot, but the U.S. can find a way to leave the scene with some dignity
Madurismo Buried Classic Chavista Nationalism
Chávez used to say that true Venezuelans were chavistas. Now Maduro is relaunching the patriotic rhetoric blackmail around an economic recovery narrative
Opposition Primary Elections Announced for 2023
The opposition alliance PUEDE announced it will organize the election of a unitary candidate in 2023, preparing for the presidential election supposed to happen in 2024. The way this primary evolves could be critical for survival of non-chavista parties
Read This Before Selling Your Twitter Stock to Buy CANTV
Maduro announced the government will offer up to 10% of CANTV and other state-owned companies in the stock market. Before you start to celebrate the Venezuelan perestroika, let’s consider what’s really at stake
Open Letters as Political Marketing
The two open letters formally addressed to the White House, one asking for lifting the sanctions and the other demanding the opposite, are giving shape to a new rift in Venezuelan politics among non-Chavistas
This Is How You Use a Supreme Court to Upend An Election
The Electoral and Constitutional Chambers contradicted their own jurisprudence in order to strip the opposition of a victory in Hugo Chávez’s home state
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