America hit Venezuela with a new round of sanctions Tuesday targeting the crisis-battered country’s ties with Cuba which supports Nicolas Maduro in Caracas.
Venezuela articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
Venezuela ‘loosening grip’ on market, tightening on dissent
Nicolás Maduro, a long practitioner of tight state control of the economy, has quietly and cautiously begun implementing free-market policies.
John Bolton’s exit: civil society sees pathways out of Venezuelan crisis
In the latest in Venezuela’s political crisis, civil society sees pathways opening for a solution as John Bolton quits post of US National Security Adviser.
Nicolas Maduro still in power, time for Plan B in Venezuela?
USA not seeking a military solution to the economic and political crisis in Venezuela, official. So what must be done to oust Nicolas Maduro still in power?
How to save Venezuela: three key strategies for democracy and growth to combine with return to legitimate government
On how to save venezuela, Andres Velasco has argued that “the international community [must] provide support in at least three key areas.
Boris Johnson’s parliamentary prorogation move jolts Britain’s unmatched democracy
Britain’s populist conservative leader Boris Johnson’s parliamentary prorogation move over Brexit basically undermines the country’s unparalleled democracy.
Is a ‘democratic depression’ around the corner?
Populists in government can erode the institutional checks on executive power necessary for durable democracy, previously resilient advanced democracies.
Special report: Cuban taught Venezuelan repression, a “Cubazuela”
A special report in the Associated Press has argued for a Cuban taught Venezuelan repression, coining the term “Cubazuela”
UN Human Rights Chief Urges Venezuela to Free Jailed Dissidents
U.N. Human Rights chief Michelle urges Venezuelan government to free hundreds of jailed dissidents who were arrested for participating in peaceful protests.
American Power Abroad: Fly Away Angel Of Death
There are very evil actions by the US taking place around the world. Why can’t the average fascist that’s involved with our government just take a break, the dust hasn’t even settled in Iraq and Afghanistan yet!