2005: The Blunder Year
2005 was great for the Revolution, as president Chávez consolidated his political victories of previous years. The opposition was so ineffective, it seems complicit in retrospective.
Thanks but no thanks for the shout out, Mr. President
President Trump finally called out the Venezuelan government at the UN. Unfortunately, the way he did it isn’t helpful.
The U.S. fades: Absence of policy now isn’t like the lack of attention before
Even in the countries the administration is supposedly focused on, the U.S. State Department has been MIA. Whether in appointments, announcements or vision, Tillerson and his team have left an unprecedented vacuum.
Diplomatic immunity for all!
Given the layers of past integration efforts, it would only take a generation for every citizen in Latin America and the Caribbean to have 15 minutes of ambassadorial fame and diplomatic impunity… I mean immunity.
The hidden significance of Pence’s swing through Latin America—even when cut short
Yes, Pence is trying to clear up the damage done by President Trump’s clumsy remarks. But let’s not lose sight of the countries the vice president is visiting and the vice president’s rhetoric on his listening tour—even after he cut it short.
Maduro has stopped torturing democracy in Venezuela – by killing it
This oil-rich country is on the brink of becoming a failed state. Only collective action by regional actors – not just the US – can stop the slide to totalitarianism
Why U.S. economic sanctions on Venezuela are a bad idea
U.S. sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector would be a political, economic and diplomatic disaster. Here’s why.
South Korea: The other Asian country interested in Latin America
The potential U.S. leadership vacuum in economic and diplomatic matters may be filled by one-time Trans-Pacific Partnership members, like South Korea. Will it be enough?
Trump Wants to Ax the Smartest U.S. Investment in Latin America
In addressing the root causes of migration, building allies, developing markets, and advancing U.S. interests, the Inter-American Foundation provides the best return on U.S. investment in Latin America. Yet the Trump administration wants to end it.
Trump’s Imminent Cuba Problem
Soon — maybe as early as Friday — President Donald Trump, with Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, is expected to announce a presidential initiative that will roll back the Obama-era efforts that loosened the 56-year-old United States embargo on Cuba. How far will the president go?