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.
Live Broadcast
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.
The regional elections and the suspension of Chevron’s oil license will further isolate Maduro’s regime, writes an expert.
The Trump administration is holding talks with Iran and turning its back on Maduro. Continued isolation will deepen Caracas’ reliance on U.S. adversaries.
Venezuela’s regional and legislative elections, set for May 25, are fracturing the opposition’s coalition.
The nation’s problem is still there, and appeasing Maduro will not stem the flow of migrants, two experts write.
"Se pueden ver dos tendencias que van en aumento y no sabemos en qué punto coincidirán al final", dijo Eric Farnsworth de AS/COA a BBC News Mundo.
