The Venezuela Crisis refers to the ongoing political and economic turmoil in Venezuela. It began in the early 2010s, marked by hyperinflation and widespread poverty. The government faces accusations of authoritarianism. Opposition groups contest the legitimacy of the leadership. Human rights violations are reported. The crisis has led to mass emigration. International responses vary, complicating the situation further.
The opening days of 2026 have delivered a sharp signal that the old rules governing international conduct are fraying. The dramatic U.S. operation to detain Venezuela’s President Nicolás...
Venezuela today is no longer only a Latin American crisis. It has become a theatre in which a new, more explicit expression of American power is taking shape....
As 2025 closes, a striking feature of U.S. foreign policy is the largest American troop mobilisation in the Caribbean in decades. The deployment of an advanced aircraft carrier,...
