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September 18, 2024

Venezuela
More Hostages But No More Sanctions: The Failure of Biden Administration Venezuela Policy

The arrest of a fourth American hostage by the Maduro regime in Venezuela shows the failure of Biden administration policy there. It is time to reimpose sanctions on Venezuelan oil.

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

September 7, 2024

Venezuela
Oil Companies, Biden Policies, and Democracy in Venezuela

The activities of U.S. and European oil companies in Venezuela are helping the Maduro regime crush democracy there, and the Biden administration should now fully reimpose U.S. sanctions.

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

July 31, 2024

Venezuela
Venezuela: The Rise and Fall of a Petrostate

Venezuela’s ongoing descent into economic and political chaos is a cautionary tale of the dangerous influence that resource wealth can have on developing countries.

Venezuelans protest against the results of the country’s July 2024 presidential election, in Caracas.
Backgrounder by Diana Roy and Amelia Cheatham

August 13, 2024

Venezuela
Carrots Need Sticks: The Biden Administration and the Case of Venezuela 

The Biden administration appears to be offering Venezuelan dictator Maduro amnesty if he will leave power, but sticks as well as carrots will be needed to persuade him.

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

August 15, 2024

Venezuela
Biden’s Tragic Mistake on Venezuela, Calling for a New Election Instead of Respect for the Election the Opposition Won

President Biden’s statement today that he supports a new election in Venezuela is a tragic, unforced error that compounds the previous weaknesses in supporting democracy there.

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

July 19, 2024

Venezuela
Can Maduro Be Negotiated Out of Venezuela?

The United States should try to find out if an offer of amnesty will persuade Venezuela's dictator to permit and respect the results of a free election on July 28.

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

August 9, 2024

Venezuela
In Venezuela, the Latin American Left Will Show Us What it Really Stands For

The presidents of Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico must constrain Maduro to negotiate—for their own good.

Photo of Colombian President Gustavo Petro on a call with his counterparts in Brazil and Mexico.
Blog Post by Will Freeman Latin America’s Moment

August 1, 2024

Elections and Voting
Women This Week: María Corina Machado Leads Protests in Venezuela

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers July 27 to August 2.

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez gesture as they address supporters after election results awarded Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro with a third term, in Caracas, Venezuela July 30, 2024.
Blog Post by Noël James and Imaan Mirza Women Around the World

July 16, 2024

Venezuela
Will Maduro Hold on to Power in Venezuela’s 2024 Election?

The closely watched elections on July 28 will determine whether incumbent President Nicolás Maduro wins a third term or allows a democratic transition.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro addresses the media after signing an agreement to recognize the results of the election.
Expert Brief by Shannon K. O'Neil and Julia Huesa Latin America Studies Program

August 1, 2024

Iran
Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate, Venezuela Election Questioned, Edinburgh Fringe Shines, and More

The Middle East braces for the possibility of a full-scale war between Israel and Iran-backed forces after the assassinations of Hamas senior leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr;…

Podcast Demonstrators hold flags and weapons next to an image of late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, during a protest to condemn his assassination in Iran, in Sidon, Lebanon, on July 31, 2024. Alkis Konstantinidis/Reuters
Podcast by Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins The World Next Week