Maduro’s Canonization Party Goes Wrong
Reacting to criticism in Rome and fearing a revolt inside Venezuelan churches, the Maduro regime arrested more political prisoners instead of releasing them and harassed a Cardinal
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The Gospel According to Hugo and Nicolás
Maduro tries to capitalize on José Gregorio’s canonization, but chavismo turned to Evangelical churches after years clashing with Catholic priests
Attack in Bogotá Hits Two Venezuelan Activists Fleeing Maduro Persecution
Luis Peche and Yendri Velasquez survived after being shot by hitmen. But the message is clear: Colombia is not safe for Venezuelan dissidents
María Corina’s Nobel Prize Honors the Civilian Coalition That Defeated Maduro
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize acknowledges the historic achievement of comanditos—60,000 grassroots teams that safeguarded electoral records across Venezuela to expose Maduro’s fraud in 2024
How the U.S. is Reacting to María Corina’s Nobel Prize
Trump already made the Nobel Peace Prize all about him. The opposition leader is playing along to soothe him. Here are two scenarios of what may come next
María Corina’s Nobel Prize May Boost Venezuela’s Democratic Aspirations. Here’s Why
It’s not every day your country earns a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, much less one currently forced to hide in a safe house
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?
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
What You Should Understand About the Cartel de los Soles
The drug trafficking mafia led by Venezuelan military officers is real, and it wouldn’t exist without Maduro’s support. But it’s not exactly what Trump says it is
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
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