The fallout from Venezuela’s election will throw the country deeper into crisis.
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President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory, but regional leaders and outside observers have cried foul.
Maduro declared winner in Venezuelan election, and world leaders have made clear their suspicion.
Venezuelans head to the polls on Sunday to vote in an election that has so far not been a fair contest.
Given the high number of Venezuelans living abroad, it is crucial those in the diaspora are able to take part in the country’s electoral process.
People who enter the US as refugees or with asylum generally adapt quickly and become productive members of society. But cities need help getting them settled and employed.
Nicolás Maduro cracks down on civil liberties as Venezuela prepares for its presidential election.
More than half a million people made the treacherous crossing in 2023 – far higher than in previous years.
More than 6 million people have fled Venezuela seeking better living conditions – now they are boosting economic growth in their host countries.
A longstanding territorial dispute could flare into open confrontation in South America.
Elon Musk’s visit to the U.S.-Mexico border played into false tropes that paint asylum seekers as dangerous criminals.
As US influence in Latin America has waned, Beijing has been able to expand business interests in the region on the back of shady practices.
The use of deepfakes and AI by groups with various interests, including governments and media, is the latest and most sophisticated tool in information and disinformation campaigns.
A former staffer with The Carter Center saw how Jimmy Carter’s efforts to bring democracy to Latin America improved conditions, prevented bloodshed and saved lives.
A review of Transparency International’s recently released global corruption ranking confirms that corruption fuels war, and vice versa.
Increasing fears about crime in Chile can be attributed to the recent influx of immigrants, but research shows those concerns aren’t based in reality.
Zimbabwe’s central bank should focus on tackling the underlying drivers of inflation rather than blaming the war in Ukraine.
A Venezuelan cartoon character has been adopted by the government to help their popularity.
Some economic sanctions may violate international law principles, including those the sanctions are intended to enforce. They may therefore undermine the very legal regimes Canadians champion.
There’s not much the world can do to stop authoritarian rulers from persecuting their political opponents, as shown by the standoff over Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, who is ill and imprisoned.
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Professor of Management and Organization, University of Southern California
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