The Shoe Drops in Venezuela

Venezuelans celebrate following President Trump’s announcement that the US captured Nicolás Maduro, January 3, 2026. Photo credit: REUTERS.

On the morning of January 3, the world woke up to the successful US operation to seize Nicolás Maduro, head of the regime ruling Venezuela. No one should mourn his departure. But it remains uncertain whether the US move will trigger regime change and a democratic transition or alternatively a deal with regime successors.  Latin […]