Is This the End of the Fidel Castro Era?
Events in Venezuela, Cuba and beyond suggest that a particular brand of leftism is in its twilight in Latin America, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
AQ Podcast | After Maduro: Risks in Venezuela and Beyond
Andrés Martínez-Fernández of the Heritage Foundation on what the capture of Nicolás Maduro might mean for the country and beyond.
Maduro’s Miscalculations Are a Cautionary Tale for Rodríguez
Venezuela’s interim president faces an existential balancing act: cooperating with the Trump administration while staying loyal to her base.
Venezuela: The Post-Maduro Oil, Gas and Mining Outlook
The country could see a relatively rapid recovery of some oil production, depending on the leadership that emerges.
REACTION: Trump Says U.S. Will “Run” Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture
The historic military operation raises numerous questions about what’s next for Venezuela, and for U.S. relations with Latin America as a whole.
A Roadmap for Venezuela’s Future Transition
The U.S. should prepare humanitarian assistance and take other steps to help support a free Venezuela, two experts write.
Venezuela’s Possible Turning Point
Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.
AQ Podcast | Understanding Trump’s Military Buildup in Latin America
An analysis of what President Donald Trump really seeks to accomplish in Venezuela and beyond
U.S. Strikes in the Caribbean Set to Challenge Maduro and Trump
The use of deadly force against Venezuelan traffickers marks the beginning of a new strategy. Will it work?
Unlocking Ecuador’s Migrant Paradox
With the right policies in place, Venezuelan migrants could help the Noboa administration revitalize the economy, two experts write.
Putin and Maduro’s ‘Perfect Harmony’ Tests Trump’s Watch
Moscow and Caracas are strengthening ties in key areas, including ammunition production, rewriting the Americas playbook.
The Future of Venezuela’s Diaspora
Recent surveys of migrant communities in Colombia and Peru provide rare insights into the largest exodus in Latin American history.
Trump’s Iran Strikes Shook the Middle East—and Perhaps U.S.-Venezuela Ties
The possibility of a protracted conflict in the Middle East should bring Caracas back into focus for American policymakers.
Hardliners Are Poised to Dominate New Phase of U.S.-Venezuela Relations
The regional elections and the suspension of Chevron’s oil license will further isolate Maduro’s regime, writes an expert.
Why the U.S. Should Engage with Venezuela
The Trump administration is holding talks with Iran and turning its back on Maduro. Continued isolation will deepen Caracas’ reliance on U.S. adversaries.

