More Sanctions Will Only Hurt the Venezuelan People
A new round of penalties imposed by the Trump administration is not conducive to a viable deal between Maduro and the opposition.
A new round of penalties imposed by the Trump administration is not conducive to a viable deal between Maduro and the opposition.
Michael Shifter, Presidente del Diálogo Interamericano, conversó con Gustau Alegret de NTN24 para el programa Cuestión de Poder, donde analizaron las negociaciones entre el chavismo y la coalición de Juan Guaidó.
Michael Shifter comentó en el programa La Tarde de NTN24 sobre el anuncio de las conversaciones pendientes entre delegados de Juan Guaidó y representantes del régimen de Maduro en Barbados. Opina que el diálogo es la mejor opción en este momento.
In January, the surprising emergence of Juan Guaidó as the opposition’s leader was followed by months of frenetic activity on the Venezuela crisis. Today there seems to be a pause in the high drama. It is in this context that former Chilean president, Michelle Bachelet, now the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, is making a three-day visit to Venezuela. Although it is hard to predict the final result of the visit, there is little doubt that both sides of this tragic and protracted stalemate will seek to take maximum political advantage.
On May 9, 2019, the Inter-American Dialogue, in partnership with Freedom House, hosted an event called “Corruption, Criminality, and Justice in a Post-Transition Venezuela.”
On Thursday, April 25 the Inter-American Dialogue partnered with FIU’s Kimberly Green Latin America and Caribbean Center to host an event called “Transition Interrupted?” to discuss the Dialogue’s Venezuela Working Group’s most recent report that analyzes the potential for democratic change in Venezuela.
El presidente del Diálogo Interamericano participó en el programa de NTN24 Club de Prensa con Gustau Alegret, donde discutió temas como la nueva Guardia Nacional de México, la designación de Gustavo Tarre como representante de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela ante la OEA y la situación de hiperinflación que vive Venezuela.
Mientras el asediado presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, se debilita, pero no se mueve del poder, Juan Guaidó, quien se declaró presidente interino, muestra signos de avanzar con más lentitud. Esto en un contexto donde la población vive una creciente y silente rebelión en la que la situación empeora cada vez más, anulando la poca paciencia que queda. La discusión con Michael Shifter, presidente de Diálogo Interamericano y CNN Español.
¿Qué tan probable es que ocurra una intervención militar en las próximas semanas?
Michael Shifter, presidente del Diálogo Interamericano, participó en el programa Cuestión de Poder de NTN24 para tratar los temas de las negociaciones en la crisis venezolana, las elecciones en Argentina y la visita del presidente electo de Guatemala a Estados Unidos.
Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, was interviewed for Background Briefing with Ian Masters, where he discussed topics such as the repercussions of the crisis in Venezuela for American politics, the role of the United States in fostering a democratic transition in Venezuela, and possible outcomes for the crisis. …
Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, participated on CGTN’s World Insight where he discussed topics such as the international community’s approach to the Venezuelan crisis, the difference between the US’ approach to Venezuela and its approach to other transitions, and the risks of the Trump administration’s tough rhetoric towards Venezuelan officials.
On February 4, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted an event titled “Venezuela: Between Hope and Uncertainty” to discuss the possible scenarios in which the Venezuelan crisis might unfold.
What would happen to Venezuela’s defaulted bonds if Maduro steps down, and what would happen to them if he remains in power?
On Thursday, January 31st, Dialogue president Michael Shifter briefed key Congressional staff during a meeting organized by the House Foreign Affairs Committee.