Venezuela

What Venezuela’s Hydrocarbon Reform Won’t Fix

Updating the nation’s oil law is a necessary starting point, but its impact will most likely fade quickly, an expert writes.

Sanctions relief, a democratic transition, and deep reforms are essential to recover production.

Two analogies can help us understand today’s state of play and the consequences of Trump’s policy in the country.

A successful transition will depend on investment, who leads the military, and more.

The viability of a political transition depends on credibility and the restoration of democracy.

AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.

Ciro Durán’s first feature film “La paga” shows the celebrated Colombian director in a new light.

A longtime PDVSA executive discusses what political and economic steps are necessary for the Venezuelan oil industry to begin its long recovery

Washington has three ways to provide sanctions relief to the country and PDVSA. The cases of Syria, Sudan, and Iraq serve as historical references.

With Maduro removed, the U.S. faces the difficult task of limiting the influence of China, Russia and Iran without triggering instability.

Andrés Martínez-Fernández of the Heritage Foundation on what the capture of Nicolás Maduro might mean for the country and beyond.

Venezuela’s interim president faces an existential balancing act: cooperating with the Trump administration while staying loyal to her base.

The country could see a relatively rapid recovery of some oil production, depending on the leadership that emerges.

The historic military operation raises numerous questions about what’s next for Venezuela, and for U.S. relations with Latin America as a whole.

The U.S. should prepare humanitarian assistance and take other steps to help support a free Venezuela, two experts write.