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      Petro, Lula, and the 2024 Venezuelan Election

      I'm absolutely sure I don't want any of the opposition "leaders" anywhere near Miraflores Palace. On the other hand, I feel that institutional Chavismo needs to change its way of doing politics

      Jessica Dos Santos
      Jul 17, 2022

      Last month I followed Colombia's elections very closely. Unlike many of my countrymen, I'm very passionate about the history and affairs of our closest neighbor. To be completely honest, I thought Petro was not going to make it.

      How can voters be convinced, or regained, with the wear and tear that comes with 20 years in power? And is this still Hugo Chavez's political project?

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      IG Report Finds Trump Aid to Venezuela Was Aimed at Toppling Maduro

      IG Report Finds Trump Aid to Venezuela Was Aimed at Toppling Maduro

      "This was incredibly obvious at the time, but it's shocking to see the details," said one U.S. journalist and author. 

      Brett Wilkins
      Apr 30, 2021

      Progressive observers of United States foreign policy in Latin America were unsurprised yet still expressed alarm Thursday over details in a new report from the U.S. Agency for International Development that shows the Trump administration's humanitarian aid to Venezuela was at least partially motivated by a desire for regime change in Caracas.

      "You didn't need to be a genius to see the U.S. was trying to force a dramatic confrontation, rather than trying to efficiently help needy Venezuelans."
      --Vincent Bevins, journalist

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      The Capitol Raid and Pandemic Can Help US Empathize With Venezuelans

      The Capitol Raid and Pandemic Can Help US Empathize With Venezuelans

      For Venezuelans, there is no one "January 6." There are at least half a dozen.

      Leonardo Flores
      Apr 06, 2021

      The January 6th raid on the Capitol and the pandemic that has upended the lives of every American seemingly have nothing to do with Venezuela. But the effects they had on U.S. political and economic stability offer a glimpse into what Venezuelans have been going through for the past several years of failed coups and sanctions.

      Remember how January 6th felt? The shock, confusion and fear. The constant refreshing of Twitter feeds or eyes glued to cable news, watching a bunch of extremists attempt to overthrow the government. The not knowing what was going to happen next and whether it would impact our daily lives.

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