Why Cuba and Canada Should Sit at the Venezuelan Negotiation Table
Canada could help bring a more flexible Cuba to the Venezuelan negotiating table—and a more flexible Cuba could mean a more flexible Venezuela
Politics
No Country for Old Bandits
It seems that a leader of dissident FARC, a.k.a. Jesús Santrich, was killed in Venezuelan territory. Not a great selling point for the security features of Maduro’s sanctuary for outcasts
The Venezuelan Youth Movement Opposing Democracy
A mix of inherited nostalgia for an era they didn’t experience and the ability of the alt-right produced a noisy tribe of young advocates for conservative authoritarianism
Venezuela and Israel: from Cautious Balance to Inflamed Rhetoric
Caracas used to have an equidistant stance in the Middle East since the creation of Israel. Chávez flipped our foreign policy and fully aligned with Hamas and Hezbollah
The One Venezuelan Student in Linfield University
Studying Political Science in the U.S. was my way of coping with the pain of being a hapless spectator to my country’s tragedy. It was an intense ride
Our Opposition’s Uncomfortable Silence About Colombia
The Duque administration has been an ally against the Maduro regime, but it’s also responsible for human rights violations in the current unrest—a tight corner for the Venezuelan democratic movement
Juan Guaidó Proposed a National Agreement. What Does It Mean?
The opposition leader leans into a less confrontational stance and launches an effort to lead the pro-negotiation field
Venezuela Has a New Electoral Board. Don’t Get Too Excited
Last week, a new CNE board was appointed. To better grasp how optimistic Venezuelans should really feel, let's consider the tortuous history that brought us here
Bukele and Venezuela’s Obsession With Strongmen
As the Salvadoran leader raised concern amid the international community and part of the Venezuelan opposition because of his move to control the Supreme Court, many Venezuelans in social media see him as a champion
CNE: A New Hope?
The appointment of the new principal members of the Electoral Board opens a window of opportunity, not only for the opposition, with two members having a seat at the table, but also for the Maduro government
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