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Venezuela Weekly

The Venezuela Weekly is a weekly news and analysis series that provides regular updates on Venezuelan politics, the humanitarian crisis, the human rights situation in Venezuela, and the international response.

Venezuela Weekly: Maduro Cracks Down on Civil Society

By Dimitris Pantoulas and Geoff Ramsey, Jan. 22

Jan 22, 2021 | Venezuela Weekly

With Venezuela’s opposition political parties effectively marginalized, the Maduro government now...

Venezuela Weekly: Legislative Elections and Consulta Popular

By Dimitris Pantoulas and Geoff Ramsey, Dec. 13

Dec 13, 2020 | Venezuela Weekly

Venezuela saw two electoral processes in the last week: legislative elections on December 6, and...

Venezuela Weekly: Guaidó and Maduro Re-position After U.S. Election

By Geoff Ramsey and Dimitris Pantoulas, Nov. 22

Nov 22, 2020 | Venezuela Weekly

With the dust settling after the U.S. presidential election and Joe Biden emerging as...

Venezuela Weekly: Lopez Escapes to Spain in Bid to Shore Up EU Support

By Dimitris Pantoulas and Geoff Ramsey, Oct. 31

Oct 31, 2020 | Venezuela Weekly

On October 25, opposition political leader Leopoldo Lopez fled Venezuela and arrived in...

Venezuela Weekly: Maduro Leans in to Stealth Privatizations

By Dimitris Pantoulas and Geoff Ramsey, Oct. 16

Oct 16, 2020 | Venezuela Weekly

On October 9, the Maduro-controlled National Constituent Assembly (ANC) approved a controversial...

Venezuela Weekly: Maduro Rejects Calls to Postpone Legislative Vote

By Dimitris Pantoulas and Geoff Ramsey, Oct. 8

Oct 8, 2020 | Venezuela Weekly

The European Union will not send electoral observers to Venezuela’s upcoming legislative election...

Venezuela Weekly: EU Sends Mission Ahead of Legislative Election

By Dimitris Pantoulas and Geoff Ramsey, Sep. 25

Sep 25, 2020 | Venezuela Weekly

In a sign that the European Union remains interested in negotiating improved electoral conditions...

Venezuela Weekly: Capriles-Guaidó Split Hinges on EU Observation

By Geoff Ramsey and Dimitris Pantoulas, Sep. 11

Sep 11, 2020 | Venezuela Weekly

Venezuela’s opposition landscape has changed dramatically in the last two weeks, after two-time...

Venezuela Weekly: Impending Sanctions on Diesel Fuel Raise Alarms

By Dimitris Pantoulas and David Smilde, Aug. 26

Aug 26, 2020 | Venezuela Weekly

Venezuelan activists and opinion-makers are expressing concern about the humanitarian implications...

Venezuela Weekly: Church Hierarchy says Abstention is not Enough

By Dimitris Pantoulas and David Smilde, Aug. 19

Aug 19, 2020 | Venezuela Weekly

On August 11, Venezuela’s Episcopal Conference released a statement surprinsg many. While it...

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