Tag "Hugo Chávez"
Venezuela: Mired in crisis, with no clear path ahead
With Venezuela facing an unprecedented economic crisis, time is running out to enact much-needed reforms and avoid a drawn out catastrophe.
A primer on political risk insurance
The political risk insurance industry is a $2 trillion industry. What does it do, who are the major players, and how is the industry responding to a looming global economic
Venezuela opposition hits, but Chavism isn’t knocked out
Unprecedented and unexpected changes are occuring in Venezuela following an electoral victory for the opposition. Now the opposition will have to find a way forward as Maduro’s party and the
Crackdown continues as Maduro’s approval declines
On 3 December, Maria Corina Machiado was given notice that she will face criminal charges for her alleged involvement in a plot to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. Adding to the
Government shakeup won’t improve Venezuela’s investment climate
The reshuffling of Venezuela’s executive branch was meant to boost President Maduro’s popularity and increase confidence in the United Socialist Party’s economic policies. However, the reshuffle does not incorporate impartial and moderate
The future of oil exporters in Latin America
Mexico has liberalized its oil sector and Venezuela tries to survive a wave of violent protests. What does the future of oil look like in Latin America? The politics of
Growing protests in Venezuela threaten Maduro’s rule
Massive anti-government protests have erupted across Venezuela in what President Nicolas Maduro has called an “evolving coup.” Maduro’s comment might become a self-fulfilling prophecy if protesters and the political opposition continue
President Maduro focuses on elections, not economy
President Nicolas Maduro has gained special powers to fight Venezuela’s economic woes. However, things are unlikely to improve under the tense political atmosphere. On November 19th, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
Venezuela’s President Maduro seeks greater autonomy
After six months as president, Hugo Chávez’s handpicked successor, Nicolás Maduro, has made an official request to parliament to rule by decree. The President has spoken out against the corruption
Evo Morales’ Third Term Diminishes Hope for Democracy
As Evo Morales increasing works against his own constitutional amendments, democratic prospects in Bolivia are shrinking. Evo Morales came to power in 2006 as Bolivia’s first indigenous president. During his
