South America
After Failed Coup Attempt in Venezuela, What’s Next?
The failure of Guaido's coup last week has left the neocons embedded in the Trump administration with few options. ...
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Guaidó Urges Army to Back Him, Not Maduro
Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó appealed to members of the nation’s army to cease their support for leftist strongman Nicolas Maduro and come...
Read moreMaduro Uses Threats to Keep Military Loyal, Frustrating Opposition
Lightning, or some other outside influence, might be needed to end the Maduro regime in Venezuela. ...
Read moreMaduro Caves, Allows Red Cross to Help Hospitals With Medical Supplies, Generators
The International Red Cross delivered 24 tons of medical supplies and 14 generators to Caracas’ airport bound for Venezuela’s hospitals on Tuesday. Maduro,...
Read moreIs the Liberty of Venezuela the Responsibility of the United States?
It would be great if Venezuela ousted its socialist dictator, but is it wise for the United States to send troops to get...
Read moreVenezuelan Crisis Deepens as U.S. Tries to Isolate Venezuela From Cuba, Russia
The United States is attempting to end Cuban and Russian support for the Maduro regime by putting sanctions on Venezuelan ships and companies...
Read moreVenezuela’s Marxist Leader Raises the Stakes in Bid to Retain Control
Maduro is upping the ante in Venezuela, believing that Trump's threat of military intervention to remove him is only a threat. ...
Read moreSocialist Misery Deepens in Formerly Prosperous Venezuela
Socialists should make a short visit to Caracas to see for themselves what they failed to learn from history. ...
Read moreRussia “Clarifies” Its Position on Venezuela by Sending More Troops to Support Maduro
The arrival of fresh Russian troops in Venezuela is sending a message to Washington: "We're not going anywhere." ...
Read moreTrump and Brazil’s Bolsonaro Bond During White House Visit
Brazil's new president visited Washington on Tuesday, and he and President Trump appear to have hit it off. But the mainstream media hates...
Read moreMaduro’s Thugs Keep Him in Power While He Loses Support
Despite the Trump administration ratcheting up sanctions against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, and Maduro’s support among Venezualans eroding, he remains firmly in control....
Read moreClosing of U.S. Embassy in Venezuela Paves Way for Harsher Measures Against Maduro
The United States is closing its embassy in Venezuela and removing the last embassy personnel. This will pave the way for harsher measures...
Read moreNationwide Power Outages Sending Venezuela Back to the Dark Ages
Most of Venezuela is without power, and what little is available is unreliable and intermittent. There may be brighter days ahead. Maduro’s attempts...
Read moreMaduro Playing With Fire: Detains, Releases American Journalist
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has been arresting, detaining, and releasing U.S. journalists and their crews for months. Is he testing the Trump administration,...
Read moreMaduro’s Support from China, Russia Collapsing
Maduro is not only running out of friends, but also options, in his efforts to stave off his regime's inevitable collapse. ...
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