Venezuela
Following the US removal of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela stands at a pivotal moment after years of economic mismanagement, cronyism, and democratic erosion. Leaders must seize this moment to usher in a Venezuela where people overcome economic paralysis, live without fear of the state, and freely choose who represents them in the government.
Recent analysis

Dispatches
Apr 12, 2026
Washington needs a ‘Plan Venezuela’ before it’s too late
By
James Story and David Bellon
Using Plan Colombia as a model, the United States should commit to a long-term, well-funded effort to bring security to Venezuela.
Dispatches
Feb 26, 2026
Lessons from Sudan for US economic engagement with Venezuela
By
Lesley Chavkin
Sudan offers important lessons for the United States as it looks to stabilize Venezuela and rebuild its economy following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Memo to…
Feb 3, 2026
Memo to the president: Steps to secure a prosperous, US-aligned Venezuela
By
Jason Marczak, Ambassador James Story, General (ret.) Laura J. Richardson, and Geoff Ramsey
One month after Nicolás Maduro’s removal from power, Washington has significant leverage it can use in the short term to boost the odds of a stable, democratic Venezuela emerging in the long term. To that end, our experts lay out the tough asks the US government should make of interim president Delcy Rodríguez.

Our Venezuela Forward series sheds light on the country’s future through programming and analysis that advance ideas to promote economic stabilization and a democratic transition.
Events
Tue, April 28, 2026 • 3:00 pm ET
Reporters at risk: What the future holds for the press in Venezuela after Maduro
Fri, March 20, 2026 • 2:00 pm ET
The fight for influence in Venezuela against Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba
Wed, February 18, 2026 • 10:00 am ET
Venezuela’s public opinion in the post-Maduro era
Programs

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.