US Justice Department Set to Indict Delcy Rodríguez on Corruption and Drug Trafficking Charges Washington D.C. – After years of scrutiny from US anti-drug agencies, Delcy Rodríguez, a prominent figure in Venezuelan politics, is facing imminent criminal charges in the United States. The Justice Department is quietly preparing an indictment alleging corruption and involvement in … Read more
US Pressure on Venezuela: A Harbinger of Expanding Extradition Tactics in Latin America? A recent request by the United States for the extradition of Nicolás Maduro Guerra, son of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, alongside eight other high-ranking Chavista officials, isn’t simply about accountability for alleged crimes. It signals a potentially significant shift in US foreign … Read more
The Remaking of Global Energy Order: How US Policy in Venezuela Signals a New Era of Resource Nationalism Just 1.3% of global oil reserves are controlled by nations actively seeking to nationalize their energy sectors, yet that figure is poised to dramatically shift. The recent, multifaceted US approach to Venezuela – encompassing sanctions, diplomatic pressure, … Read more
Venezuela’s Political Gambit: Beyond Maduro’s Capture, a New Era of US-Latin American Relations? A staggering 78% of Venezuelans live in extreme poverty, a figure that underscores the urgency of the recent political upheaval. The reported capture of Nicolás Maduro, coupled with Delcy Rodríguez’s swift assumption of the interim presidency and overtures to the United States, … Read more