Machado's Tour in Rural Portuguesa Shows Grassroots Chavismo’s Rebellion
The viral images around Maria Corina are a case study on the obliteration of what was Chavismo’s mighty political control over the western Venezuelan plains
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Can González Urrutia Win the Venezuelan Presidency?
This former diplomat, now endorsed by María Corina Machado, could hand the opposition a victory in July according to polls. But the road ahead is, to say the least, tricky
Martial Arts for An Elastic Opposition
To have a fighting chance, the Venezuelan opposition has to learn to adapt and overcome - even beyond the electoral route.
Explainer: What Does the New U.S. License for Venezuelan Oil Actually Mean?
The U.S. didn't renew General License 44. Instead, it replaced it for "wind down" license 44A. What does it mean?
Strategic Ambiguity Could Hand the Opposition A Black Swan Event
The deliberately vague statements such as “hasta el final” and the general commitment to the electoral route reflect a context that requires maximum flexibility
What If Another Sort of Transition Is Happening In Venezuela?
Maduro's new crackdown could be ending the traditional type of opposition politics, consolidating his regime and making the need for a new type of opposition more urgent.
Why Venezuela’s Repression Is Reaching Unnerving Levels
Chavismo is arresting high profile activists and increasing its harassment of organized civil society, hoping to crack down on its organizational and mobilization capabilities before the presidential elections.
The Barbados Agreement Is Full of Traps. But the Opposition Still Has a Chance.
The Barbados Agreement, through its enshrinement of the Chavista legal apparatus, is full of traps for the opposition. But, by not wasting its recently-found leverage, the opposition can still move forward.
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