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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

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

July 22, 2024

Venezuela
This Is How Maduro Could Lose Control

Autocrats have fumbled rigged elections in the past. Here’s why Venezuela’s might be next.

Photo of Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado
Blog Post by Will Freeman Latin America’s Moment

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

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

June 2, 2024

Venezuela
Will the United States Boost Maduro in Venezuela’s Election?

A forced sale of CITGO oil company just days before Venezuela's July 28 presidential election would be a propaganda bonanza for the Maduro regime, and should be delayed by the United States governmen…

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

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 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

September 5, 2024

Israel
Gaza’s Troubled Cease-Fire Efforts, Harris and Trump Debate, Toronto International Film Fest, and More

The United States, Egypt, and Qatar prepare another cease-fire proposal after Hamas killed six Israeli hostages and Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu demanded control of the Philadelphi Corridor a…

Podcast Protestors hold up placards and wave the Israeli flag during the demonstration in Tel Aviv, Israel, on September 1, 2024. Eyal Warshavsky/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images
Podcast by Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins The World Next Week

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