Are Venezuelans Preparing for War Against the U.S.? Not In The Least
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
Tag: United States
TPS Holders Search for Solutions After Trump Ends Protections
Rendered deportable during Trump’s second term, hundreds of thousands of TPS recipients—who fled dire conditions at home—seek legal paths to remain in the U.S.
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
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
U.S. War Toys in the Caribbean. What Does It Mean for Venezuela?
Washington hasn’t officially confirmed the move, but leaks suggest a naval build-up against drug routes linked to Venezuela. Results so far: endless speculation, regional reactions and chavista paranoia
How the Venezuelan Military Could Eventually Challenge Democratization
The FANB could play a tutelary role in a transition even if chavismo leaves power, with a high command seeking to preserve its status and privileges before a new government and the United States
How the ‘Maduro Emptied His Prisons to Invade the U.S.’ Rumor Reached the White House
This is the story of how a Twitterzuela conspiracy theory became the cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy
Most Venezuelans Sent to El Salvador Had No Criminal Convictions in the U.S.
More than half of the 238 deportees—130 of them—had no criminal record in the U.S. and were classified solely as immigration law violators, Homeland Security records show
When Caracas Was Camelot
I met Chávez up close as a U.S. Army Attaché in Caracas—he even asked me to set up a meeting with President Bush before the events of 2002. Here’s how I got to know a rising strongman and the web of conspirators that couldn’t oust him
The Puzzle of Venezuelan Representation in the U.S.
The Venezuelan-American community still lacks enough strength and coordination to influence policy, leaving Cuban and American officials as the dominant voices. Can they step up during Trump’s second coming?
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