With widespread power outages, medicine shortages and rising food prices, experts say Cuba’s economy has never been worse, with the crisis coming just as the supply of Venezuelan oil is threatened.
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The Players to Know in Venezuela’s Leadership
Since President Trump deposed Nicolás Maduro, his entrenched web of loyalists has appeared to remain intact. Here’s a look at some of the most influential.
After Maduro’s Ouster, Marco Rubio Faces the Challenge of Running Venezuela
The secretary of state helped steer President Trump to attacking Venezuela and seizing Nicolás Maduro, and now aims to force the country to give U.S. companies access to its oil.
Maduro Invokes Prisoner-of-War Status, Echoing Panama’s Noriega
The argument worked for Manuel Antonio Noriega, who wore a uniform at trial and received special P.O.W. privileges after his conviction.
The Unanswered Questions About Venezuela’s Environmental Future
The Trump administration has made no secret that it covets Venezuela’s oil reserves. What happens next could have serious implications for the planet.
Maduro’s Nike Tech Sweatsuit Was Bound to Become a Meme
When President Trump shared an unverified photo of Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, a corner of the internet followed a familiar playbook for newsmaking images: Talk about the clothes.
Can Venezuela’s New Leader Keep the U.S. Happy and Her Elites in Line?
As the country’s status quo abruptly shifts, experts say maintaining a coalition is crucial for political survival.
Can VenezuelaNew Leader Keep the U.S. Happy and Her Elites in Line?
As the country’s status quo abruptly shifts, experts say maintaining a coalition is crucial for political survival.
How the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Reinforces Xi’s Vision of Power in Asia
The U.S. assault on Venezuela points to a world where big powers seek to call the shots in their regions, an idea Beijing knows well.
Maduro’s Gesture Was Not Just a Peace Sign
The captured authoritarian leader flashed a symbol that many took to be a defiant peace sign. Loyal lawmakers repeated the gesture at a session in Caracas.