While local and international players work hard to eliminate Venezuela’s autocratic regime, the country’s ruler is on a counter-offensive.
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News about the struggle for democracy in Venezuela. Venezuela is not a functioning democracy after years of sliding down the scale on this measure. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on the Americas.
Maduro Strengthens His Grip On Power In Venezuela
Súper Bigote – “Super Mustache” – is a new cartoon on Venezuelan official TV that portrays Maduro as an anti-imperialist crusader.
Venezuela elections: Why dictators love democracy’s ‘passing aroma’
Venezuela’s opposition has rallied disenchanted voters ahead of a future presidential election lawfully set to take place in 2024.
Building conditions for transition in Venezuela
Democracy remains challenged in Venezuela under Nicolas Maduro. A new perspective examines the conditions for democratic transition in the country.
‘Maduro’s machinations’ consolidating control in Venezuela?
The international community has called out Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro for dictatorship. During COVID-19, the dictator instead tightened the noose.
Transition Framework: A new path to Venezuelan democracy?
Democratic elections are crucial to resolving the crisis in Venezuela. Maduro will not organize them so a Council of State will be essential, perspective.
Cuba creating a Venezuelan dictatorship in its own image
Tamara Suju says much is known about Cuba’s infiltration of Venezuela, little on the repression, intelligence training it gives to Venezuelan operatives.
Iran, China and Venezuela called out on human rights abuses
State Department’s 2019 Country Human Rights Report shows deterioration in respect for human rights globally but, Iran, China and Venezuela in particular.
Why democracy is good for you — and vice versa
Without pressure from fair elections or accountability to a free media, autocratic leaders have less incentive than their democratic counterparts do.
Venezuela’s endgame ‘closer than Maduro thinks’
A difficult path lies ahead for Venezuela. With no clear electoral way out, aid from the international community will remain the country’s lifeline.