The High Stakes of Targeting Venezuela’s Crown Jewels
If Washington is truly willing to target top figures in the Maduro regime, what risks and internal debates could shape the decision?
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A U.S. License to Kill in the Caribbean?
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
Trump’s Volatility in the Caribbean Shakes Nicolás Maduro
Trump’s quest for the Nobel Peace Prize brings his unpredictable politics to Venezuela, exposing contradictions that generate paralysis within chavismo
How a U.S. Military Intervention in Venezuela Can Go Wrong
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
Anti-Narcotics Mission So Far: 14 Venezuelans Killed, Zero Damage to Maduro
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
Venezuela is Already Invaded by an Occupation Army: Chavismo
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
Why Maduro is Mobilizing the Militia
No, it’s not a defense plan involving over four million people. It’s an attempt to remap chavista power at the community level
U.S.–Venezuela Escalation: A Snapshot of a Fluid Crisis
Rising military threats and hostility show how fast the conflict can evolve. The U.S. is likely to persist with drug interdiction near Venezuela
“When the Marines Arrive”: Dismantling the Politics of Impotence
Recent events are again putting the fate of Venezuelans in the hands of Trump and the U.S. military. It’s time to abandon this futile faith and seriously consider what may come next—and how that can go wrong
The Drone Is the Message
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
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