Venezuela
Most of the 1 million Venezuelans in the United States arrived within the past decade
Most of the 1 million Venezuelans in the United States arrived within the past decade Venezuela’s estimated 1 million immigrants in the US have arrived primarily within the past decade, with over half arriving in the past five years. The majority of Venezuelan immigrants (40%) live in Florida, followed by Texas (18%), and are highly […]
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Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is being stretched — if it breaks, numerous armed groups may be drawn into messy split
Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is being stretched — if it breaks, numerous armed groups may be drawn into messy split Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is fragile and may break down if Chavista leadership acquiesces to US pressure, leading to potential armed conflict. The situation is further complicated by the presence of numerous armed groups, including colectivos, gangs, […]
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Regime change means different things to different people. Either way, it hasn’t happened in Venezuela … yet
Regime change means different things to different people. Either way, it hasn’t happened in Venezuela … yet Regime change in Venezuela refers to the removal of President Nicolás Maduro from power, but it’s not the same as transforming the country’s governance system. The term “regime change” has been misused by commentators and politicians to imply […]
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Cuba’s leaders just lost an ally in Maduro − if starved of Venezuelan oil, they may also lose what remains of their public support
Cuba’s leaders just lost an ally in Maduro − if starved of Venezuelan oil, they may also lose what remains of their public support Cuba’s leaders are facing a significant loss of support after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces, potentially weakening their grip on power. The Trump administration has adopted a […]
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5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region
5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region The US military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power marks a significant shift in hemispheric politics, signaling that the US is prepared to act unilaterally and forcefully to achieve its goals. There are five possible scenarios for […]
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Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue
Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue The US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, which is expected to further squeeze the country’s economy and starve President Nicolás Maduro of much-needed revenue. The tanker, called the Skipper, was heading to […]
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US squeeze on Venezuela won’t bring about rapid collapse of Maduro – in fact, it might boomerang on Washington
US squeeze on Venezuela won’t bring about rapid collapse of Maduro – in fact, it might boomerang on Washington The US military buildup along South America’s northern rim is likely aimed at regime change in Venezuela, rather than combating “narco-terrorists” as claimed by Washington. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has responded to the Trump administration’s moves […]
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María Corina Machado’s peace prize follows Nobel tradition of awarding recipients for complex reasons
María Corina Machado’s peace prize follows Nobel tradition of awarding recipients for complex reasons Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote democratic rights and achieve a just transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela. The prize follows a long tradition of awarding recipients […]
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