The Anatomy of Two Disasters: Colombia Under Emergency and the Mirror of the Venezuelan Crisis
In the face of the recent earthquake’s magnitude in Colombia, President Abelardo de la Espriella is working to coordinate humanitarian…
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How the Left Wing Is Conquering the Democratic Party, and What It Means for Venezuela
The movements on the left wing of the Democratic Party, including the DSA, have grown substantially in the recent primaries.
Key takeaways from the memorandum between the United States and Iran
After more than four months of war, the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has opened the possibility of ending a conflict that altered the strategic balance of the Middle East, paralyzed maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and shook global energy markets. However, far from representing a definitive peace, the agreement announced by Donald Trump and confirmed by Tehran appears to be only the beginning of a new and complex negotiation process
Abelardo vs. Cepeda: A Divided Colombia and Implications for Venezuela
The first round of the presidential election in Colombia has left a country divided into two ideological blocs.
The key takeaways from Trump’s visit to China: the Iran war, Taiwan, and the tech competition
The visit of the U.S. president to Beijing highlights the deep interdependence between China and the United States, but also the structural tensions shaping their relationship. While both powers seek to avoid an open rupture, disputes over technological leadership, the future of Taiwan, and the impact of the crisis in the Middle East continue to fuel the risk of a new global escalation.
The race for the UN Secretary-General enters a decisive phase with four profiles: What are the implications for Venezuela of each candidacy?
The succession of António Guterres as Secretary-General of the United Nations has formally begun with public hearings of the candidates before the General Assembly. In an ongoing process heavily conditioned by the Security Council, four figures with very different trajectories —Michelle Bachelet, Rafael Grossi, Rebeca Grynspan, and Macky Sall— present their visions for the future of multilateralism in a context of growing geopolitical fragmentation and regional tensions, including the new political situation in Venezuela following the events of January 3.
Escalation in the Persian Gulf reshapes the energy map: A window of opportunity for Venezuelan crude?
The recent escalation of tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran threatens not only the geopolitical stability of the Middle East but also global energy markets. While oil prices have surged and maritime insurers have restricted war-risk coverage in the Persian Gulf, experts warn about the fragility of the Iranian regime and the possible scenarios following the departure of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In this context, Venezuela emerges as a strategic actor capable of influencing global crude supply, in the event of prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States and Israel Attack Iran, Response Hits Bases Across the Region
Since the early hours of Saturday, the armed forces of the United States and Israel bombed several targets inside Iran, which has already responded with bombings on military bases of the former in the region.
Davos 2026: the world gathers in January to talk when calm no longer exists
The World Economic Forum returns to Davos from January 19 to 23, 2026, for its 56th edition, in an international context described by the organizers themselves as one of “maximum tension.” Chosen decades ago as the quietest month in the political calendar, January no longer offers respite: latent wars, open strategic rivalries, and a fragmented global economy turn Davos into a setting where dialogue is urgent, but also deeply uncomfortable.
The Senate defies Trump and seeks to curb new U.S. military action after Maduro’s capture
A narrow bipartisan vote in the upper chamber has reopened the debate over who decides matters of war in the United States, following the surprise military operation in Venezuela and amid growing concerns about the president’s foreign ambitions.