María Corina vs. the Realpolitik of Trump and Delcy
The opposition leader must make herself indispensable to the transition by leveraging her ability to mobilize support and the organizational legacy of July 28, 2024
Tag: Trump
What It Really Takes to Invest in Venezuelan Oil Today
Trump had an exciting meeting with oil heads in DC, but investing in Venezuela today is not for the faint of heart
The Traps of Waiting for Political Change under Delcy Rodríguez
The longer Venezuelans wait for democratization under the Trump–Rodríguez equilibrium, the weaker the prospects for enforcing democratic demands
Venezuela: An Arrested Transition
So far, the most visible winners of the post-Maduro moment are not opposition leaders, but many of Maduro’s former allies
Is Polymarket Predicting Trump Will Invoke War Powers?
Polymarket Venezuela may be at it again. Spikes on the betting platform predicted a Nobel and an extraction, let's see if it goes 3 for 3
Venezuela’s Political Scoreboard After January 3rd
There are winners and losers (and something in between), but the game is only beginning
Maduro's Out, Who's Next In Line?
Delcy Rodríguez, González Urrutia... Let's talk about succesion in Venezuela
What’s Happening in Venezuela? Start Here
US forces struck multiple military and civilian targets in Caracas and nearby cities, and captured Maduro. Here’s what we know at this point
Venezuela’s 2025: Finally Over, But Here Comes the Joropo of 2026
For the first time in Venezuela’s history, 2025 presented the possibility of a military aggression by the US. But Maduro’s still there
How Trump’s Stance on Venezuela Changed Since 2019
This regime-change push looks nothing like the effort led by Guaidó and Leopoldo. That experience helps to explain Trump today
Caracas Chronicles is 100% reader-supported.
We’ve been able to hang on for 22 years in one of the craziest media landscapes in the world. We’ve seen different media outlets in Venezuela (and abroad) closing shop, something we’re looking to avoid at all costs. Your collaboration goes a long way in helping us weather the storm.
Donate