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The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center broadens understanding of regional transformations and delivers constructive, results-oriented solutions to inform how the public and private sectors can advance hemispheric prosperity.

The Venezuela Working Group

The Venezuela Working Group (VWG) is a high-level group that informs policymakers in the United States, Europe, and Latin America on how to advance a long-term vision and action-oriented policies to foster democratic stability in Venezuela. The Venezuela Working Group seeks to promote the restoration of democratic institutions in Venezuela.

VWG members draw from their diverse backgrounds, global networks, and deep expertise to tackle the most challenging issues around Venezuela policy, both at the domestic and international levels. Priority issues for the VWG’s 2021 work include: supporting Venezuela’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts; assessing risks and opportunities around upcoming regional elections; and exploring non-traditional mechanisms for effectively mitigating Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis.

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New Atlanticist

Jan 23, 2019

Trump recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as interim president

By David A. Wemer

Trump’s announcement came as protests against Maduro’s regime have gained momentum following his inauguration for a second term on January 10.

Venezuela

In the News

Jan 14, 2019

Marczak in Real Clear World: We Need to Pay Attention to Chaos in Venezuela

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

New Atlanticist

Jan 11, 2019

“The future looks dark” as Maduro begins second term in Venezuela

By David A. Wemer

The United States, Canada, the European Union, and most of Latin America’s major economies have refused to recognize Maduro’s election and are undertaking a sustained external pressure campaign against the regime.

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Article

Jan 10, 2019

MADURO: Fraud and six years of failures

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center's infographic depicts the illegitimacy of Maduro's new term, his first-term results, and options for the road ahead.

Venezuela

New Atlanticist

Nov 1, 2018

John Bolton takes Latin American ‘troika of tyranny’ to task

By David A. Wemer

“John Bolton made it clear today where the administration is headed on Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua,” Jason Marczak, director of the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, said.

Central America Cuba

In the News

Nov 1, 2018

Marczak Quoted in Vox on Bolton’s Latin America Speech

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

In the News

Aug 7, 2018

De Alba Joins PBS Newshour to Discuss Drone Attack on President Maduro

By Mariano De Alba

Listen to the full discussion here

Venezuela

In the News

Aug 6, 2018

Marczak Quoted in Fox News on Alleged Attack on Nicolas Maduro

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

In the News

Aug 5, 2018

Marczak Quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Assassination Attempt of Nicolás Maduro

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

New Atlanticist

Aug 5, 2018

After Failed Assassination Attempt, Expect Maduro to Lash Out in Venezuela

By Ashish Kumar Sen

The Venezuelan regime will likely turn even more repressive in the wake of a purported attempt to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas on August 4, according to Jason Marczak, director of the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center. Maduro was delivering a speech at a celebration of the 81st anniversary of Venezuela’s National […]

Venezuela

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