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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

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Outlook on Venezuela: The Roadmap to Recovery

On April 18, Michael Shifter participated in a panel discussion hosted by the NYU Brademas Center and NYU Washington, DC to analyze the Venezuelan crisis and the steps needed to rebuild the country.

Michael Shifter

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Congressional Testimony: Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act

As a close observer of the region, I am deeply troubled by the humanitarian crisis and the dramatic unraveling of democracy under Nicolás Maduro, a brutal and corrupt dictator. A core question raised by this hearing is whether the United States should use military force to remove Maduro from power in Venezuela. My answer, which reflects the position of many other U.S. defense and foreign policy experts, is no. The negative consequences of military action to Venezuela, to the region, and to the interests of the United States are clear and foreseeable.

Rebecca Bill Chavez

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Leopoldo López: Symbol & Victim

For anyone following Venezuela’s unending tragedy, the sentencing of Leopoldo López to nearly 14 years in prison was hardly surprising.

Michael Shifter

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ La Tercera

Is Venezuela a Security Threat?

To what extent is Venezuela a national security threat to the United States?

Peter Hakim, Maria Velez de Berliner, Julia Buxton, Gustavo Roosen

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Prospects for an Uncertain Future

Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro is struggling to manage a deteriorating political and economic situation.

Amanda Mitchell

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Is Chavismo Coming to an End?

Might Maduro be forced out of office before his term is scheduled to expire in 2019?

Michael Shifter, Otto Reich, Daniel Hellinger, David Smilde

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A Crucial Moment for Venezuela

Protests over the past two months have resulted in 41 deaths, over 650 injured, and hundreds more imprisoned.

Michael Shifter

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ La Tercera

Was Maduro’s Trip to China a Success?

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro this month made a three-day visit to China, his first official state trip abroad since taking office. Was the trip a success?

bush-articleinline, Margaret Myers, Riordan Roett, Dan Hellinger