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This series of policy briefs, by the Wilson Center’s Latin America Program, explores the complexities of Venezuela’s presidential election, the potential for a democratic transition, and opportunities for the United States and other international players to support the restoration of Venezuela’s democratic institutions.

Publications

Venezuela Desk VI
Publication
Democracy
A Final Collective Push for Democratic Change in Venezuela
By Michael McCarthy
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Publication
¿Tiene la democracia esperanzas en Venezuela?
Boris Muñoz
By Boris Muñoz
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Publication
Democracy
Venezuela and the Struggle Between Autocracy and Democracy
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By Leopoldo López
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Publication
Democracy
Venezuela’s Transition to Democracy, Still in Reach
Tamara Taraciuk
By Tamara Taraciuk Broner
Cover_Venezuela Desk_Francisco Monaldi
Publication
Democracy
Should the United States Prioritize Energy Security in its Venezuela Policy?
By Francisco Monaldi
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Publication
Democracy
How to Stop a Coup
By Mark Feierstein

Insights

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador president of Mexico in his press conference in Palacio Nacional.
Blog post
Democracy
AMLO’s ‘Cautious’ Approach to Venezuela
By Lila Abed on August 9, 2024
CNE Venezuela Headquarters
Blog post
Democracy
Sunday’s Election in Venezuela Could Oust Ruling Party after a Quarter-Century in Power
Miriam Kornblith
By Miriam Kornblith on July 25, 2024
Venezuela Elections 2024
Event
Venezuela’s High-Stakes Election: A Conversation with Presidential Candidate Edmundo González
On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00 – 10:30 ET
Protesters demonstrate against the official election results declaring President Nicolas Maduro's reelection, the day after the vote in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, July 29, 2024. (
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Elections
Venezuela's Maduro Declared Winner Amid Controversy, Opposition Cries Foul
2:48
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Democracy
Petro's stance on Venezuela’s elections
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Democracy
Lula’s stance on Venezuela’s elections
Video_Residents try to block a street to protest the official results the day after the presidential election as National Guards work to remove them in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, July 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
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Democracy
Benjamin Gedan Speaks with BBC World Service About the Latest in Venezuela
Residents try to block a street to protest the official results the day after the presidential election as National Guards work to remove them in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, July 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Video
Elections
Why Are the US and Many Other Observers Disputing the Election Results in Venezuela?
2:40
Video_Consuelo Marquez holds a Venezuelan flag in front of police blocking demonstrations against the official election results declaring President Nicolas Maduro's reelection, the day after the vote in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, July 29, 2024.
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Benjamin Gedan Speaks with CNN’s John Vause About the Latest in Venezuela
Consuelo Marquez holds a Venezuelan flag in front of police blocking demonstrations against the official election results declaring President Nicolas Maduro's reelection, the day after the vote in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, July 29, 2024.
Video
Elections
Why Are the US and Many Other Observers Disputing the Election Results in Venezuela? Pt. 2
2:36

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