Venezuela Working Group
Venezuela Working Group
The Venezuela Working Group (VWG) leverages AS/COA’s corporate constituency to provide a unique forum for a constructive, hands-on conversation on Venezuela. The VWG navigates Venezuela’s changing economic and political landscape by convening key national and international stakeholders from the public, private, and social sectors to better understand the country’s present challenges and future political and economic scenarios. Our programs include high-level private and public meetings and discussions.
The VWG is open to and currently includes AS/COA corporate, Chairman’s International Advisory Council, Board of Directors, and President’s Circle members.
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This is a historic opportunity to achieve a democratic, prosperous, and stable Venezuela.
Nicolás Maduro está "adoptando plenamente un modelo de dictadura total al estilo de Nicaragua", dice el vicepresidente de Políticas de AS/COA al diario.
Lula’s policy is an attempt to exert influence over Brazil’s neighbor, but the recent past suggests this may have limited effect.
The country faces prolonged confrontation over the July 28 election crisis. These factors could indicate change is coming.
Protests, mass detentions and intimidation marked the first week after the presidential vote. Although complex, pathways to a democratic transition still exist.
The Venezuelan people have taken risks for democracy. Those who voted for change deserve our support, writes AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth for U.S. News.
"A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Venezuela" will be shown followed by a Q&A with Juan Ravell, Roberto Deniz, and Jeff Arak.
The leaders of the Venezuelan opposition spoke virtually at a private event, hosted by AS/COA.
The candidate of the Voluntad Popular movement spoke to members gathered in Miami.
The founder of the Vente Venezuela movement spoke virtually to members gathered in New York.
AS/COA hosted a private conversation that included lawyers for Venezuela’s Creditors Committee and the Venezuelan government.
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Watch an expert panel discussion on the role of women in the fight for a democratic resolution in Venezuela.
AS/COA held a one-on-one conversation with Cristina Burelli, an internationally known advocate for the Venezuelan Amazon.
The event also featured remarks by Colombian Vice Foreign Minister Adriana Mejía and U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela James Story.
Council of the Americas held a public meeting with David Smolansky, the special envoy of the OAS secretary general for Venezuela’s migration and refugee crisis.
Council of the Americas held an off-the-record discussion with Norman T. Roule on Iranian interests in Venezuela and, more broadly, Latin America and the Caribbean.
