Washington has three ways to provide sanctions relief to the country and PDVSA. The cases of Syria, Sudan, and Iraq serve as historical references.

Laura Fernández, President Rodrigo Chaves’ former chief-of-staff, is polling high enough to potentially avoid a runoff. Ticos vote on February 1.

Volatile relationships with Washington and Caracas are crucial wild cards in the upcoming presidential race.

How do Mexicans view their first presidenta and her government’s handling of major issues?

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

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

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