Analysis

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Will Venezuela’s Maduro Order an Invasion of Guyana?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on the border conflict between Venezuela and Guyana over the Essequibo region.

Michael Shifter, Andrea Colombo, Riyad Insanally, Gustavo Roosen, Julia Buxton, Patrick Duddy, Barry R. McCaffrey

Latin America Advisor ˙

Photo of Mexican military.

Has Mexico’s Military Taken on Too Much Power?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on the increased role of the military in Mexico under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

Rebecca Bill Chavez, Arantza Alonso, Raúl Benítez Manaut, Tyler Mattiace, Tony Payan

Latin America Advisor ˙

Russia’s deputy foreign minister, Sergei Ryabkov, last month refused to rule out the possibility of the country sending military actors to Latin America. Members of Russia’s military are pictured. // File Photo: Russian Armed Forces.

What Are Russia’s Military Intentions in Latin America?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Russian interests and influence in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Vicki Huddleston, Alexander Belezeko, Fabiana Perera, Douglas Farah

Latin America Advisor ˙

Venezuelan soldiers preparing for deployment are pictured.

Why Has Venezuela Launched a Border Military Offensive?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the recent military offensive that Venezuela launched along its border with Colombia.

Vanessa Neumann, Humberto de la Calle, Gustavo Roosen, Juan David Escobar Valencia, Phil Gunson

Latin America Advisor ˙

Recent comments by people in Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s inner circle have raised concerns about the stability of Brazil’s democracy. // File Photo: Brazilian Government-.

Is Brazil’s Military Getting Too Involved in Domestic Politics?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ takes on the clash of democratic institutions in Brazil under President Jair Bolsonaro.

Peter Hakim, Anya Prusa, Adriana Erthal Abdenur, Carlos Eduardo Lins da Silva, Cláudio Gonçalves Couto

Latin America Advisor ˙

Decisive Moment for Venezuela’s Military

Venezuela may be slowly moving into a scenario in which the military moves to take full control, without Maduro, but not necessarily in accordance with Guaidó’s (and the constitution’s) terms and timetable for a transition.

Michael Shifter

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ La Tercera

Juan Guaidó’s Uprising Failed. What’s Next for Venezuela?

Venezuela’s stalemate will not last forever, but an immediate and easy return to democracy is highly unlikely. The quicker the opposition and its international supporters adapt their strategies to this hard reality, the sooner the country can begin to find a way out of this unprecedented crisis.

Michael Shifter, Bruno Binetti

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ New York Times

Video

Protests Continue in Venezuela

Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, was interviewed by BBC World News on the future of the Venezuelan armed forces amidst continuing protests as well as the possibility of US and Russian intervention. 

Michael Shifter

Interviews ˙ ˙ BBC World News

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Anti-Maduro Uprising Turns Violent in Venezuela

Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, was interviewed by CNN International on the anti-Maduro protests taking place in Venezuela as well as the role of Cuba in the Maduro regime.

Michael Shifter

Interviews ˙ ˙ CNN

Mexico’s Supreme Court in November overturned a law that formalized the use of troops to fight gangs. // File Photo: Mexican Government.

Should Mexican Troops Keep Fighting Cartels?

Is López Obrador’s plan to form a National Guard to combat organized crime a good idea?

Monica de Bolle, Gonzalo Escribano, Amanda Mattingly, Raúl Benítez Manaut

Latin America Advisor ˙