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This Could Be the Last Shot to Restore Democracy in Venezuela

CSIS Americas director Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler argue that the U.S. strategic objective in Venezuela should be to make it as difficult as possible for Maduro to steal the 2024 presidential election by supporting the opposition efforts of Maria Corina Machado.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler — April 4, 2024

The Persistence of the Venezuelan Migrant and Refugee Crisis

CSIS Americas senior associates Betilde Muñoz-Pogossian and Alexandra Winkler shed light on the scale of the Venezuelan refugee crisis and discuss the need for a renewed policy options that address the root causes of the crisis.

Commentary by Betilde Muñoz-Pogossian and Alexandra Winkler — November 27, 2023

The Interim Government of Venezuela Was Dissolved by Its Own Promoters

CSIS Americas director Ryan C. Berg and senior associate Alexandra Winkler unpack the consequences of the interim government of Venezuela's dissolution, and the implications for democracy in Venezuela and U.S. foreign policy.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler — January 12, 2023

Maduro’s Fortune: Petro in Colombia and a Left-Leaning Latin America

CSIS Americas senior fellow Ryan C. Berg and senior associate Alexandra Winkler assess what the election of Gustavo Petro in Colombia means for U.S.-Venezuela policy and the new obstacles that may undermine the Venezuelan opposition and empower Maduro's government.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler — June 27, 2022

Venezuela: A Time for Opposition Reflection and Renovation

CSIS Americas senior fellow Ryan C. Berg and senior associate Alexandra Winkler assess Venezuela's recent regional elections and negotiations between the regime and opposition in Mexico City and make recommendations for revitalizing the Venezuelan opposition.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler — December 17, 2021

Potential Scenarios for Venezuela’s Future in 2020

Venezuela could transition to democracy or collapse into a failed state. The international community should be prepared for all four scenarios.

Commentary by Alexandra Winkler, Moises Rendon, and Claudia Fernandez — May 14, 2020