The Venezuelan Shadow Government in El Salvador
Investigative journalism outlet El Faro revealed how a group of Venezuelan advisors formed an unofficial ring of influence between President Bukele and his cabinet
Politics
Guerrillas Release Captive Venezuelan Troops After Humiliating FANB
According to the Maduro regime, the Venezuelan armed forces rescued the eight prisoners held by the dissident FARC front that is fighting in Apure. The truth is that they were released after a negotiation in Cuba
Why Cuba and Canada Should Sit at the Venezuelan Negotiation Table
Canada could help bring a more flexible Cuba to the Venezuelan negotiating table—and a more flexible Cuba could mean a more flexible Venezuela
No Country for Old Bandits
It seems that a leader of dissident FARC, a.k.a. Jesús Santrich, was killed in Venezuelan territory. Not a great selling point for the security features of Maduro’s sanctuary for outcasts
The Venezuelan Youth Movement Opposing Democracy
A mix of inherited nostalgia for an era they didn’t experience and the ability of the alt-right produced a noisy tribe of young advocates for conservative authoritarianism
Venezuela and Israel: from Cautious Balance to Inflamed Rhetoric
Caracas used to have an equidistant stance in the Middle East since the creation of Israel. Chávez flipped our foreign policy and fully aligned with Hamas and Hezbollah
The One Venezuelan Student in Linfield University
Studying Political Science in the U.S. was my way of coping with the pain of being a hapless spectator to my country’s tragedy. It was an intense ride
Our Opposition’s Uncomfortable Silence About Colombia
The Duque administration has been an ally against the Maduro regime, but it’s also responsible for human rights violations in the current unrest—a tight corner for the Venezuelan democratic movement
Juan Guaidó Proposed a National Agreement. What Does It Mean?
The opposition leader leans into a less confrontational stance and launches an effort to lead the pro-negotiation field
Venezuela Has a New Electoral Board. Don’t Get Too Excited
Last week, a new CNE board was appointed. To better grasp how optimistic Venezuelans should really feel, let's consider the tortuous history that brought us here
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