Four former officials in the government of President Nicolás Maduro describe his options between now and an election that could remove him from power — or solidify his grip.
Author: Julie Turkewitz and Anatoly Kurmanaev
Behind the Haiti Assassination, Colombia’s Growing Mercenary Industry
Exporting soldiers has become a vast industry in Colombia, fueled by the country’s long U.S.-backed war, limited opportunity at home and growing demand abroad.
Haitian Ex-Intelligence Officer Gave Order to Kill President, Colombia Says
The officer initially told two Colombian soldiers that they would be “arresting” the president, Colombian police said. The order, they said, changed days before the operation.
How Colombians Got Embroiled in Haiti Assassination
A revealing look at the effort to recruit Colombian military veterans for what was described as a noble nation-building effort in Haiti but ended with 18 of them arrested and three of them dead.
Colombia Rebel Commander ‘Jesús Santrich’ Killed, Venezuelan Officials Say
The guerrilla leader, once a supporter of Colombia’s historic peace deal, then a strong opponent, had become a symbol of the country’s fraught path to peace.
Secret Detentions Become a Common Tool of Repression Under Maduro
“Forced disappearances” are playing a critical role in the Venezuelan government’s efforts to muzzle opponents and instill fear, according to a new report.
Juan Guaidó, Venezuela Opposition Leader, Defies Travel Ban
Mr. Guaidó crossed into Colombia in a risky move that could land him in jail. He is seeking much-needed leverage against President Nicolás Maduro.