Latin America’s Oil Sector
Despite its prodigious petroleum reserves, many countries in Latin America are experiencing declining production. What explains the paradox?
Analysis
A Crucial Moment for Venezuela
Protests over the past two months have resulted in 41 deaths, over 650 injured, and hundreds more imprisoned.
Trump and Latin American Energy: The Costs of Cutting Ties
Cuts to Washington’s energy engagement could undermine the connections that help support U.S.–Latin American cooperation on issues from security to immigration. When it comes to weakening energy integration in the Americas, there are few winners.
A Time for Action
Latin America inequality gap, economic integration, and infrastructure and education systems were among the issues spotlighted at the XVII Annual CAF Conference.
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Prospects for an Uncertain Future
Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro is struggling to manage a deteriorating political and economic situation.
Chavez, No Longer Such a Strongman
Chavez’s illness and physical limitations will inevitably compound his already serious political problems in Venezuela.
Michael Shifter: “La desconfianza ciudadana alcanza a toda la clase política, y con razón”
Michael Shifter responde a preguntas sobre el estado de Venezuela, Cuba y Brazil.
A Year with a High Dose of Elections
In 2012, three presidential elections – in Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States – could alter the political map and relations in the Americas.
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The Human Rights Situation in Venezuela
Since early February, anti-government demonstrations have rocked Venezuela.
How Critical Is China’s Lifeline to Venezuela?
Unrepaid loans and rising levels of insecurity in Venezuela may mean that the country cannot receive additional significant loans or investment from China in the near future, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 11. How important a lifeline is Chinese financing to Venezuela, and what will happen to Venezuela if China holds off on additional financing to the country?
Santos: A Different Gamble with Chavez?
On August 7, an important chapter in Colombian-Venezuelan relations that has coincided with the presidencies of Alvaro Uribe and Hugo Chavez will come to an end. These last eight years have been a rollercoaster, with moments of great tension but also occasional pragmatism.
What Are Capriles’ Chances of Defeating Chávez in October?
What will be the most important issues of the Venezuelan race? Is the election likely to be free and fair?
Does the U.S. Have a Place in Resolving Venezuela’s Crisis?
Following a meeting between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on the sidelines of the signing of peace agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC rebel group, Maduro said a top U.S. diplomat would soon visit Caracas in order to jointly explore easing tensions between the two countries. Has Maduro experienced a change of heart toward the United States?
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Economic Outlook in the Andes
Forecasts indicate trouble may be on the horizon for the Andean countries. Commodity prices have leveled off and the days of double-digit growth in China seem to have ended.
What Would Happen if Chávez Couldn’t Finish His Term?
Is there a real risk that the political and social situation in Venezuela could turn chaotic as a result of Chávez’s illness?