What is Trump Planning for Venezuela?
On Thursday, March 26, the Trump administration charged Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, for drug trafficking. It is a highly unusual and aggressive move against a
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Will Oil Sanctions Be the Straw That Breaks Maduro’s Back?
U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan oil is likely to hurt, not cripple, PDVSA. Decreased oil revenue has been a staple of Maduro’s tenure and thus unlikely to dislodge military support for his regime. The imposition of economic pain risks hurting those who are members of the opposition and take away from the resources needed to challenge Maduro’s hold on the Presidency.
Will the Economic Crisis Trigger a Coup in Venezuela?
Embed from Getty Images Economic conditions in Venezuela continue to fall in a precipitous downward spiral. According to the IMF, Venezuela’s economy is predicted to
Overview of Venezuelan Elections
If you are interested upcoming Venezuelan elections, the following links provide comprehensive coverage of the potential for an opposition win.
Colombia – Venezuela Maritime Border Dispute
Colombia’s decades old maritime border dispute with Venezuela has reemerged as a source of conflict between the two countries. On May 26th, Venezuela’s President Nicolas