"Many countries are asking themselves if the United States of the early twentieth century is essentially back," said AS/COA's vice president.

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

"O desenrolar vai determinar as relações de Washington na região pelos próximos anos", diz o vice-presidente da AS/COA.

"She became a critical piece in Maduro's regime," said AS/COA's José Enrique Arrioja to BBC.

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.

The U.S. should prepare humanitarian assistance and take other steps to help support a free Venezuela, two experts write.