Posts tagged U.S. Foreign Policy

“Esta Maduro o Vencido”– Is it Ripe or Expired–Venezuelan Life Before and After Dictatorship

Nations can be ripened through democratic institutions or still be raw and vulnerable to the negative impacts of an autocratic regime. This article explores the rise and fall of Nicolás Maduro Moros, the collapse of a previously booming petro-state, and the human cost of authoritarianism and its impact on democracy. The article examines the current international and Venezuelan hope for democratic renewal in a country caught between crisis and change.

AmericasLuisa SinisterraMay 21, 2026Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, Hugo Chávez, Dictatorship, Democracy, Latin America, Economic Crisis, Oil Economy, Authoritarianism, Political Transition, U.S. Foreign Policy, Human Rights

The Long Journey North: How the U.S. Manages Migration through the Darién Gap

The Darién Gap has emerged as a popular route for migrants traveling to the United States, with hundreds of thousands women, men and children attempting to make the dangerous journey. With the intention of reducing migration, the U.S. has partnered with Latin American governments to establish policies that halt migration before migrants reach the U.S.-Mexico border. The question remains, are these policies actually reducing migration, or are they simply pushing migrants to take more dangerous paths?

AmericasJessica GusmaoMay 21, 2026Migration, Asylum Seekers, Asylum Policy, Border Security, U.S. Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Latin America, Regional Security, Darién Gap, U.S.-Mexico Border