The regime is reactivating a dormant NGO bill, adding to fears of Nicaragua-style repression ahead.

The international community faces tough decisions once again, after a high-profile arrest and expulsion.

"It's clear that Maduro is not going to react unless U.S. intentions are made clear from the very top," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to the Miami Herald.

Maduro and the opposition must overcome differences to salvage this year's presidential election, writes an expert on hemispheric relations.

"There's almost zero chance" that the uncertain presidential elections in Venezuela this year will be free or fair, said AS/COA's Brian Winter to CNN.

As the Barbados accord is in question, Venezuela's regime faces the reinstatement of oil and economic sanctions on April 18. Is this game over?

"Maduro is highly unlikely to hold free and fair elections this year," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to the Miami Herald.