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?
Tag: Military intervention
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
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
How a U.S. Military Intervention in Venezuela Can Go Wrong
President Trump’s naval buildup raises hopes of Maduro’s fall, but history warns that regime resilience and mixed signals from Washington can turn illusions into tragedy
Anti-Narcotics Mission So Far: 14 Venezuelans Killed, Zero Damage to Maduro
Maduro seeks negotiations while playing the victim. Cabello portrays himself as a stubborn anti-Yankee bent on sowing fear. And for now, Trump only offers a serialized show for the criollo hawks and the MAGA crowd
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
“When the Marines Arrive”: Dismantling the Politics of Impotence
Recent events are again putting the fate of Venezuelans in the hands of Trump and the U.S. military. It’s time to abandon this futile faith and seriously consider what may come next—and how that can go wrong
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
The Risk of a Military Incident Between Venezuela and the U.S.
Venezuelan waters have been a recent stage for incidents between American and Bolivarian military forces. Could this all escalate into actual, frontal war?
The Legality of Military Intervention in Venezuela: FAQ
The possibility of military intervention in Venezuela was ruled out this week. But if it resurfaces later, it would need support in the international legal order: the lack of a clear legal basis for a military action can affect the legitimacy of its ends.
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