Analysis

Venezuela After the Constituent Assembly

The constituyente could set the stage for the Maduro government to consolidate its power, criminalize the opposition, and usher in a new and even darker phase in Venezuela’s crisis.

Michael Shifter, Ben Raderstorf

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Foreign Affairs

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Challenging Correa’s Citizens’ Revolution

Ecuadordan President Rafael Correa battles an increasingly dissatisfied citizenry as he implements fiscal reforms to counter dropping oil prices.

Michael Shifter, Murat Dagli

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ World Politics Review

Local Conflicts and Natural Resources: A Balancing Act for Latin American Governments

Conflicts over energy and natural resources are leading to social turmoil and posing serious challenges for investment projects all over Latin America. To better manage such conflicts, Latin American governments must step up their involvement in the consultation process and communicate more effectively with local communities about potential social, environmental and economic impacts, according to a new report by the Inter-American Dialogue.

Lisa Viscidi, Jason Fargo

Reports ˙ ˙ Download Report

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Venezuela Needs Its Neighbors

Events in the Ukraine have lifted the morale of anti-government protestors in Venezuela and elevated their expectations.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ El Faro