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Brian M Downing Venezuela is important to the Trump administration, at least occasionally. There is no discernible strategy on what to do and focus comes and goes, as with many things. Focus seems to have lessened significantly since the US called for Maduro’s ouster, set up food distribution points on Read More …
Brian M Downing Last month, the Maduro government appeared to be on the way out. Millions of Venezuelans were hungry and demonstrating angrily in the streets. Juan Guadio, a prominent opponent, declared himself interim president and urged his fellow Venezuelans, especially officers and soldiers, to rally to his side. Foreign Read More …
Brian M Downing The US is trying to oust Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro from power. Though the US presently has little goodwill around the world, the effort has broad international support as Maduro’s government is becoming as repressive as it is incompetent. Several countries in and out of the region Read More …
Brian M Downing The Maduro government is facing increasing, concerted opposition from within and without. Unemployment and emigration are high. Inflation has reached Weimar levels. Despite holding the world’s highest oil reserves, production has been falling for years. Today, North Dakota alone produces more oil than all of Venezuela. In Read More …