Susan Segal, AS/COA's president and CEO, writes in Americas Quarterly that a political transition depends on credibility and the restoration of democracy

"President Trump [was] also eager to finally hear what she has to say about the future of the country," said the managing editor of Americas Quarterly.

A longtime PDVSA executive discusses what political and economic steps are necessary for the Venezuelan oil industry to begin its long recovery

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 The cases of Syria, Sudan, and Iraq serve as historical references.

With Maduro removed, the U.S. faces the difficult task of limiting the influence of China, Russia and Iran without triggering instability.

Venezuela's former First Lady was "a perfect enabler for [Nicolás] Maduro to perpetuate himself in power," said AQ's managing editor.

Andrés Martínez-Fernández of the Heritage Foundation on what the capture of Nicolás Maduro might mean for the country and beyond.