Venezuela

Venezuela

Venezuela: Maduro’s declaration of victory isn’t fooling anyone

— Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has claimed victory in a disputed election, with allegations of voter suppression and fraud. Opposition leader Edmundo González is contested as the true winner, sparking international criticism.

Venezuela

Venezuela: Why Maduro is ramping up his attack on free speech

— In Venezuela, a joke in a travel video led to terrorism charges against its author, underscoring President Maduro’s escalating repression of dissent as elections approach amid severe human rights and economic crises.

South America

Why Venezuela is threatening to annex Guyana’s oil-rich province of Essequibo

— Venezuela, led by President Maduro, threatens to annex an oil-rich region of Guyana, driven by domestic popularity concerns and the prospect of valuable resources. Worries about potential conflict escalate, compounded by Russia’s alliance with Venezuela.

Brazil

Lula and the world: What to expect from the new Brazilian foreign policy

— Brazil’s new leader, President Lula, is treading a fine line between China and the US in his foreign policy.