Latin America
Under Team Trump eye, Venezuela makes move toward elections
Moderate opposition figure Dinorah Figuera just opened a path to democratic transition, though María Corina Machado still appears on the outs
June 25, 2026
Moderate opposition figure Dinorah Figuera just opened a path to democratic transition, though María Corina Machado still appears on the outs
The strategy is already leading groups to adapt to new illicit industries, divert trafficking routes, and expand operations to new subregions
Abelardo De La Espriella and Ivan Cepeda represent two distinct visions of the country's future. Neither got 50% in Sunday's vote.
Relations with the US flagged under Gustavo Petro. A pair of right-wing candidates want to change that.
The Trump admin gives him political cover and military support despite mounting evidence that he's using it to tighten his own grip on power
Countries across the region have strong economic incentives for working with Beijing. Washington should try to compete rather than coerce.
