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Americas Quarterly
Is This the End of the Fidel Castro Era?
January 8, 2026
/ Brian Winter

Events in Venezuela, Cuba and beyond suggest that a particular brand of leftism is in its twilight in Latin America, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

Foreign Relations
Americas Quarterly
Suriname’s President Prepares for an Oil Boom
January 7, 2026
/ Jason Pinas

Jennifer Geerlings-Simons promises a novel blueprint for a delicate opportunity.

Energy & Commodities
Americas Quarterly
Maduro’s Miscalculations Are a Cautionary Tale for Rodríguez
January 6, 2026
/ José Enrique Arrioja

Venezuela’s interim president faces an existential balancing act: cooperating with the Trump administration while staying loyal to her base.

Venezuela
Democracy & Elections
Security & Defense
U.S. Policy
Americas Quarterly
Venezuela: The Post-Maduro Oil, Gas and Mining Outlook 
January 4, 2026
/ Luisa Palacios

The country could see a relatively rapid recovery of some oil production, depending on the leadership that emerges.

Venezuela
Democracy & Elections
Energy & Commodities
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Americas Quarterly
REACTION: Trump Says U.S. Will “Run” Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture
January 3, 2026
/ AQ Editors

The historic military operation raises numerous questions about what’s next for Venezuela, and for U.S. relations with Latin America as a whole.

Venezuela
Democracy & Elections
Foreign Relations
U.S. Policy
Americas Quarterly
Anti-Corruption: A Missing Element in Trump’s Latin America Policy
December 18, 2025
/ Frank O. Mora

The administration’s decision not to enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, among other choices, risks long-term damage to the region.

Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption
Americas Quarterly
A Roadmap for Venezuela’s Future Transition
December 17, 2025
/ Ryan Berg, Kimberly Breier

The U.S. should prepare humanitarian assistance and take other steps to help support a free Venezuela, two experts write.

Venezuela
Democracy & Elections
U.S. Policy
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