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.

Es clave "lograr primero una senda de institucionalidad, que haya un marco legal con más transparencia", dice Guillermo Zubillaga, de AS/COA, a EFE.

"In the broad sweep of history, it's amazing how unexceptional this is," said the AS/COA vice president to the digital outlet. 

How did regional and global actors respond to the January 3 events? AS/COA Online rounds up the range of reactions.

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

Most of the reasons for the right's ascendancy stem "from changing realities within Latin America," writes AS/COA's Brian Winter in the magazine.

"We may see ramifications throughout the region," said the Americas Quarterly managing editor about the crisis between the U.S. and Venezuela.