Examining the Embattled Nicaraguan President’s Deep Ties With Venezuelan Oil Money
President Daniel Ortega has seen his popularity plummet in conjunction with the economic hardships faced by his most ardent financial supporter.
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Amid Violence, Brazil Decides Not to Close Its Border With Venezuela
After an unprecedented outbreak of violence in a border town that has become the main entry point for Venezuelan migrants, the Brazilian government on Monday ruled out closing the border.
Five Barriers to Regime Change in Venezuela
While many are calling for regime change in the embattled country, two foreign policy experts breakdown why Nicolás Maduro may hang on to power for the foreseeable future.
The Lede, Issue #17: The Benefits of Depo-Provera, on the Frontlines of Extinction in the Gulf of California, What’s Next for Venezuela, and More
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After President Maduro’s Controversial Re-Election, What’s Next for Venezuelans?
Amid ongoing tumult and the largest mass migration in Latin American history, Sunday's presidential election provided no relief.
The Trouble With Venezuela’s Upcoming Presidential Election (in Photos)
Life under Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian regime is likely to continue as Venezuela heads into a presidential election this Sunday.
Viewfinder: Anti-Maduro Protests in Venezuela
"No to the Maduro circus. The candidate Maduro promises to solve the problems that the President Maduro could not."
Venezuela’s Hunger Crisis Spills Into Colombia
At least 660,000 Venezuelan migrants have fled the country due to internal strife, but they are not finding relief in their neighboring country.
Colombia Fails to Cope With Venezuela’s Refugee Crisis
With crisis-stricken Venezuela spilling refugees into Colombia and Brazil, politically expedient deportations make the situation worse.
The Week in Photos: Wildfire Smoke in Ojai and Currency Exchanges in Venezuela
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.