venezuela
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Why Big Oil Does Not Stand To Win From Maduro’s Capture
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On January 9th, 2026, Donald Trump hosted a meeting with major executives of American oil companies to pitch them the opportunity to invest in oil production in Venezuela. Yet, the executives did not seem eager to commit to disbursing the $100 billion that Trump wanted to secure. Indeed, quite the…
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Between Law and Legitimacy: The Capture of Nicolás Maduro
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At 4:21 a.m. EST on January 3, a message appeared on the White House’s official X account that shook the international community. The message stated: “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela,” adding that President Nicolás Maduro, “along with his wife,” had been…
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US Policy on Venezuela: A Road to Nowhere?
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The views expressed in this article are those solely of the author and do not reflect the policies or views of the U.S. government or the U.S. Agency for International Development. Venezuela’s autocratic government signed an agreement with opposition parties October 17, 2023, laying the groundwork for potentially competitive presidential…
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A Friend and Foe Teach Us How Not to Handle Venezuela
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Imagine going to the doctor’s office and receiving a diagnosis of a critical condition that required surgery. As you go to schedule the surgery the nurse hands you a list of supplies you will need to bring for the surgery. You will need to provide gloves, mask, scalpels, stitches, and…
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Venezuela’s Shameful Secret
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Tamara Pilot is an Assistant Vice President at the University of Chicago, Global Initiatives and Strategy (Uchicago Global). The young woman covered her face with a shaking hand. She was exhausted and scared. The metal birthing chair did not have a cushion or vinyl covering, and she shivered in the…