From civilian gangs to military intelligence police, Venezuelans are surrounded by myriad groups that could detain or use lethal force against them.

Few options exist to restore a disrupted democracy and, writes AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth in The National Interest, in a worst-case scenario, the country could “cease to function as a political entity fully governed from Caracas.”

Far from a victory, opposition uprisings in Venezuela show how fragile the government’s position really is.

Recent developments suggest Spain’s reluctant role in Venezuela’s crisis could be changing.

“The opposition is trying every path because they are not content with losing momentum,” said Eric Farnsworth about Venezuela to McClatchy.

U.S. military intervention would be unwelcome and counterproductive. Here’s an alternative with a better chance of success.

International actors can help Venezuela prepare for the day when free and fair elections are a reality.