How long can the Venezuelan economy resist a major economic readjustment?
AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth comments on Venezuela’s democratic standards and credibility to hold new elections amidst growing political uncertainty.
A January 14 Council of the Americas panel examined possibilities for Venezuela's political future and the hemispheric implications of a democratic transition.
Council of the Americas convened experts on Venezuela at a roundtable discussion about the country’s prospects and scenarios amidst a political transition.
If a potential successor follows President Hugo Chávez's international role, AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini assures that “the Venezuelan oil sponsorship could continue as this has always been part of [Chávez] diplomatic strategy.”
AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth points out that under the current uncertainty there’s no guarantee on U.S.-Venezuela improved relations in a post-Chávez scenario.
