Elias Ferrer

Elías Ferrer is the editor-in-chief of Guacamaya, as well as a founding member of the outlet. He also heads Orinoco Research, an advisory firm focusing on politics, economics, and oil in Venezuela. He has contributed to various media outlets, including Forbes from 2023 to 2024. He holds a degree in development studies from SOAS, University of London. Originally from Spain, he has lived in the United Kingdom and currently resides in Caracas, Venezuela.

Exclusive Interview: Former NSC Senior Director Juan González Explains What Happened to U.S. Policy Toward Venezuela

Juan González was the White House National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere in the Biden administration, from January 2021 until March 2024. He led a fundamental change in U.S. policy towards Venezuela, prioritizing strategic engagement to advance U.S. interests, after the failure of the first Trump administration to cause regime change with a “maximum pressure” strategy.

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