RT en Español’s misleading campaign on Venezuela
Just like every major media outlet, RT en Español has closely followed events in Venezuela, but their coverage unsurprisingly sides with the Maduro regime.
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February 1, 2019
An interview with Francisco Rodríguez, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Torino Economics
In the fourth episode of two gringos with questions, your hosts Chris and Ken talk to Francisco Rodriguez, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Torino Economics on Latin America’s 2019 economic forecast, Venezuela’s economic situation, and the case for not boycotting Venezuelan elections.
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January 25, 2019
Collective Corruption: The Breakdown of Civil Society in Venezuela
Colectivos, or groups of self-organized citizens, have often served to push common causes. In Venezuela, collectives perform the exact opposite function, acting as one of many of Maduro’s tools to divide the country and silence dissenters.
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December 14, 2018
Russia in Latin America: Geopolitics and pragmatism
In recent years, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has become increasingly strategically interested in Latin America. Despite clear geopolitical goals, the Kremlin’s relationship with the region has been marked by pragmatic realpolitik.
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November 28, 2018
Venezuela’s opposition wrote its own obituary
The hardline discourse and policies of the Venezuelan opposition’s radical wing have escalated the incentive for the Maduro regime to tighten its grip on power.
Imdat Oner
October 12, 2018
In response to government-sanctioned oppression, media and journalism are reinventing themselves in Venezuela
The response to the restrictive policies of Nicolás Maduro’s government has been new media on the web, joint ventures with international networks, and investigative work focusing on corruption.
Andrés Cañizález
September 18, 2018
When the news media is news: A new book details censorship and self-censorship in the Chávez regime
The book compiles the testimonies of more than 60 Venezuelan and foreign journalists who call out those responsible for the aggressions and violations of basic press freedoms and human rights in Venezuela.
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August 27, 2018
Latin America and the emerging ideological struggle of the 21st Century
Despite its claims to the contrary, in advancing its national interest China’s government is remaking the global world order, directly and indirectly. But can the U.S. defend that order?
Evan Ellis
June 17, 2018
A resolution on Venezuela finally passes at the OAS
With a surprising abstention from Uruguay, and an even more surprising vote in favor from the Dominican Republic, the draft resolution on Venezuela got 19 votes, one more than was needed to pass.
Jimena Galindo
June 6, 2018
Without legitimacy, Maduro re-affirms his grip on power
With the opposition divided and lacking a coherent strategy, Maduro will likely remain in power for now despite his lack of legitimacy. But it doesn’t mean he’ll have an easy time of it.
Andrés Cañizález
May 21, 2018