Negotiate What, Exactly?
While Delcy Rodriguez can be seen in Brussels in the same table with several presidents and opposition negotiator Gerardo Blyde, the reality is that the government seems to be leaving openness behind
Maduro Pulls Off an Old Stalin Move
And we're not just talking about the stache. Amidst a popularity crisis, Maduro decides to take action against some key allies
A Decade of Nicolás Maduro
The man Chavez left as his heir led a devastation that will be a case study for decades, and shrank Venezuela in many, many ways. And he’s still there
The Purge of March 2023
Tareck El Aissaimi, one of the historic figures of ruling chavismo, seems to fall from grace, as a bunch of people—including a mayor, a construction magnate and several high ranking officials—have been arrested on charges of massive corruption
Are 'the Crazies' Under Maduro's Control?
It's a tale as old as time. Is Diosdado Cabello sabotaging Maduro or is he playing a key part in the Chavista strategy to wear down its rivals? Luis dives into the former
No Unity, no Identity: the Venezuelan Opposition's Limbo
Eons ago, the political parties and leaders out of the chavista movement melted themselves into the unitary agenda as the only way to defeat the caudillo. 20 years later, they are both weak as a coalition and individually
Knives Out: Venezuelan Opposition Edition
Months of unease within the opposition produced a new, big crevasse in the weak alliance with the defenestration of Guaidó’s caretakership, in a way that shattered what remained of the opposition’s chances and image among voters
How the Mexico Talks Impact the Opposition’s Internal Wars
Just like the primaries offer an opportunity to strengthen the opposition, the dialogue could signify a chance to increase its inner wars
Why Would the U.S. Stop Recognizing Venezuela’s Caretaker Government?
If the Biden administration lures Maduro back to the negotiation table with the opposition, chavismo could gain a lot, but the U.S. can find a way to leave the scene with some dignity
Madurismo Buried Classic Chavista Nationalism
Chávez used to say that true Venezuelans were chavistas. Now Maduro is relaunching the patriotic rhetoric blackmail around an economic recovery narrative
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