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What Venezuelans Are Thinking Amid US Saber-Rattling
Some Venezuelans, exhausted after years of failed attempts to remove Nicolás Maduro through elections, protests and international sanctions, now see military action as the only option left. Others are more skeptical, fearing that a U.S. invasion will unleash violence and chaos — with no guarantee that democracy will follow.
Colombia’s Long Road to ‘Total Peace’
After more than six decades of conflict, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro pledged to achieve “total peace” in the country. But shifts in the nature of armed conflict, the proliferation of criminal gangs and the absence of meaningful reforms have impeded his goal.
Venezuela’s Slums Are Leading the Democratic Resistance
Rigged elections in Venezuela that saw Nicolas Maduro retain power have led to a new wave of protests. Unlike on previous occasions, those taking to the streets are from the poor communities that Maduro claims to protect.