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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro overseeing military drills in Caracas following rising tensions with the U.S.

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An Ultimatum And Venezuela On Edge: Trump Escalates With Maduro

by Pierre Haski December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Iraq has reopened Mosul’s historic al-Nuri Grand Mosque, which had been destroyed by Islamic State militants in 2017. The 850-year-old landmark was reconstructed by UNESCO in coordination with Iraqi and Sunni religious authorities, through funds from the United Arab Emirates and the European Union, and using salvaged materials and traditional techniques.

Kim In Beijing, Darfur Landslide, Mosul Mosque Reopens

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025

Palestinians in the community of Umm Al-Kheir in the West Bank attended the funeral of Awdah Hathaleen, an activist and consultant on the 2024 Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land who was killed by an Israeli settler, identified as Yinon Levy, on July 28. At least 968 Palestinians and at least 36 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank since the beginning of the war in Gaza, on Oct. 7, 2023. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a controversial new military push in Gaza, including a planned takeover of Gaza City, approved by Israel’s security cabinet.

Israel Plans To Take Over Gaza City, French Wildfires, Brand New ChatGPT

August 8, 2025December 20, 2025

The Lukianivska metro station in Kyiv was damaged by Russian strikes for the sixth time on Monday. Hundreds of people have been sheltering in the station as Russia continues to target the area.

Outrage Against Israel Spreads, Kyiv Strikes, Banana Quiz

July 22, 2025December 20, 2025

In The News israel

Tropical Axis Of Evil? Iran Is More Influential Than Ever With Latin America’s Leftists

by Julio Borges July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

West Warns Israel Over Gaza, Bolsonaro Trial Opens, Père Lachaise Lost & Found

May 20, 2025December 20, 2025

Evangelical Christians surround Donald Trump and pray in the Oval Office of the White House

Ideas donald trump

Our World Has Swallowed That Old Poison: Politics Based On Blind Faith

by Loris Zanatta March 11, 2025May 24, 2025

A picture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Ideas democracy

A Cold Reality For This Hugo Chávez Fan: Maduro Has Killed Venezuelan Democracy

by William Ospina January 13, 2025May 24, 2025

A protester holds a reward sign for Maduro

Geopolitics democracy

All Eyes On Maduro’s Inauguration — A “Do-Or-Die” Day For Venezuelan Democracy

by Felipe Zuleta Lleras January 7, 2025May 24, 2025

A Nordic's Independence To A U.S. Screenwriter Birthday — On This Day In History December 6

This Happened history

A Nordic’s Independence To A U.S. Screenwriter Birthday — On This Day In History December 6

by Worldcrunch December 6, 2024May 24, 2025

Photo of two men sitting in a bicycle cab during a power cut in Cuba.

Economy united states

Worms And Blackouts: Cuba’s Dark Reality Of Missed Opportunities

by Marcelo Cantelmi October 29, 2024May 24, 2025

A poster of Belgrade Summit Conference of Heads of State or Government of the Non-Aligned Movement

Geopolitics ukraine

How Smaller Nations Can Profit From Superpowers Fighting Over Supremacy

by Jorge Heine October 10, 2024May 24, 2025

Photo of a police officer in front of the National Congress during the march against retirement law veto in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Can Democracy Survive This Fragile Moment? A View From Latin America

by Roberto Gargarella September 17, 2024May 23, 2025

Photo of soldiers marching in the Independence day parade in Venezuela.

Geopolitics donald trump

From The U.S. To Brazil And Venezuela, The Military As Final Arbiter Of Democracy

by Rosendo Fraga September 3, 2024May 23, 2025

Photo of former Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez greeted by supporters in Tachira, Venezuela.

Geopolitics jimmy carter

Remember When Venezuela Was A Haven Of Freedom And Democracy?

by Rodolfo Terragno August 23, 2024May 23, 2025

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro and Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega

Geopolitics election

Nicaragua 2021 vs. Venezuela 2024: A Tale Of Two Frauds And Contrasting Outcomes

by Carlos F. Chamorro August 9, 2024May 23, 2025

Photo of anti-Maduro protesters in Quito, Venezuela, on August 3, holding a sign with a drawing of a crossed out caricature of president Maduro

Geopolitics human rights

Will Venezuela’s Neighbors Let Maduro Get Away With Election Fraud?

by Sergio Ocampo Madrid August 6, 2024May 23, 2025

Photo of Xi Jingping

Geopolitics china

Maduro’s Boss? China Has Good Reason To Maintain The Status Quo In Venezuela

by Carlos Piña and Alidad Vassigh July 30, 2024May 24, 2025

An opponent carries a voting guide showing the two main candidates of the Venezuelan elections, Nicolas Maduro and Edmundo Gonzalez.

Geopolitics geopolitics

Why The Fate Of Venezuela’s Democracy Should Matter To You

by Miguel Henrique Otero July 29, 2024May 23, 2025

photo of people at a political rally

Geopolitics election

Maduro Claims Victory — This Is How Venezuelan Democracy Died

by Gabriel Salvia July 29, 2024May 23, 2025

Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela, and his wife Cilia Flores take part in a military parade to mark Independence Day.

Geopolitics corruption

Nicolas Maduro: The Eternal Fear Of A Dictator Before His People

by Miguel Henrique Otero July 25, 2024May 23, 2025

Supporters of Venezuelan President Maduro gather for a rally as the official campaign for the presidential elections begins.

Geopolitics democracy

Can An Autocrat Ever Lose? Venezuela Election Tests The Limits Of Democracy

by Elisa Trotta Gamus July 19, 2024May 24, 2025

A shirt displaying President Nayib Bukele seen at a street market. The Bukele administration has ended its fourth year in office ahead of a questioned reelection bid.

Geopolitics ukraine

Russia-Latin America: Is El Salvador’s “Cool” Strongman Cozying Up To Putin?

by Luis Eduardo Gutiérrez July 1, 2024May 24, 2025

Candidate Maria Corina Machado, leader of the Venezuelan opposition, at Plaza Belgica in Altamira, in Caracas, on January 23, 2024.

Geopolitics opposition

Will A “Woman’s View” Be The Formula For Taking Down Maduro In Venezuela?

by Andrés Hoyos and Alidad Vassigh June 21, 2024May 23, 2025

Photo of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a reflective position

Maduro’s Venezuela, From Degraded Democracy To Crypto Dictatorship

by Andrés Hoyos February 28, 2024May 24, 2025

The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro waving towards the camera.

Geopolitics us sanctions

Maduro Makes A Mockery Of Democracy — And Latin America’s Left Goes Along For The Ride

by Marcelo Cantelmi February 11, 2024May 24, 2025

photo of maduro holding up his fist

Geopolitics vladimir putin

Maduro’s Putin Playbook? Why Venezuela May Try A Land Grab In Guyana

by Alidad Vassigh December 12, 2023May 21, 2025

This Happened—December 6: The Rise Of Venezuela's New Leftist Strongman

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This Happened—December 6: The Rise Of Venezuela’s New Leftist Strongman

by Worldcrunch December 6, 2023May 21, 2025

On Democracy, Republics And Lula's Theory Of Relativity

On Democracy, Republics And Lula’s Theory Of Relativity

by Alidad Vassigh November 29, 2023May 21, 2025

Photo of a man driving a motorbike past a wall with a mural depicting former President Hugo Chavez in Caracas, Venezuela

An End To Venezuela Sanctions? The Lula Factor In Biden’s Democratization Gamble

by Alidad Vassigh October 2, 2023May 21, 2025

Photograph of thousands of migrants marching to the US-Mexican border under the rain.

Migrant Lives displaced people

Latin America’s Migrants Trying To Reach The U.S.: Risk It All, Fail, Repeat

by Alidad Vassigh September 22, 2023May 19, 2025

Photo of Cheo and Ariana, two migrants hailing from Venezuela, cooking by boats in Necocli.

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With The Migrants Forced To Face The Perils Of The Darién Gap Journey

by Worldcrunch September 13, 2023May 23, 2025

A woman doctor praying.

Don’t Be Fooled By The Myth Of Venezuelan And Cuban Doctors

by Alidad Vassigh September 7, 2023May 21, 2025

image of the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, during a press conference alongside the President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Geopolitics brazil

Maduro Like Bolsonaro? Lula’s Double Standard On Democracy

by Alidad Vassigh July 13, 2023May 19, 2025

Worldcrunch Magazine #39 — Pageant Trafficking: How Venezuela's Beauty Queens Are Forced Into Prostitution

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Worldcrunch Magazine #39 — Pageant Trafficking: How Venezuela’s Beauty Queens Are Forced Into Prostitution

by Worldcrunch June 23, 2023May 19, 2025

Venezuela's New Trick For Killing Democracy: Make Official Statistics "Disappear"

Geopolitics democracy

Venezuela’s New Trick For Killing Democracy: Make Official Statistics “Disappear”

by Alidad Vassigh June 22, 2023May 21, 2025

Image of Nearly 4,000 migrants from Central America walking the roads of Chiapas in the Migrant Stations of the Cross Caravan.

Eyes on the U.S.immigration

The U.S. Badly Needs Friends In Latin America — It Should Start Acting Like It

by Alidad Vassigh June 16, 2023May 23, 2025

Image of a woman wearing high heels and walking.

Society venezuela

“The Aragua Train” — How Venezuelan Beauty Pageants Feed A Global Sex Trafficking Ring

by Alidad Vassigh June 12, 2023May 23, 2025

January 23, 2023, Maracaibo, Venezuela: Thousands of Venezuelans join to protest against the government of Nicolas Maduro to demand salary increases and celebrate the anniversary of the end of the dictatorship

Economy economic crisis

The Venezuela Bogeyman, How Fear Of Socialism Thwarts Latin American Progress

by Alidad Vassigh April 26, 2023May 21, 2025

In The News brazil

On Lula’s “Gay Kits,” Marxist Plots And The Entire Brazilian Fake News Machine

by Cefas Carvalho March 1, 2023October 10, 2025