As US sends warships to the region it's important to note that lobbyists and think tanks that get big bucks have been fanning the flames right here in DC
Talk of outreach and cooperation with Washington was a death knell for candidates in the past — now it's not so clear
This has been going on in El Salvador for years — cartels agree to chill for special perks inside and outside prison
But the response could make it even worse
The Venezuelan leader now has a challenger but whether a fair contest between them is allowed to proceed is anyone's guess
