South America

Venezuela’s authoritarian allies are still backing Maduro, but only so they get every last dollar out of his regime before it falls.

The political and humanitarian crises that have sent Venezuela into a death spiral for the past several years has now spilled over into neighboring countries and become a flashpoint in international affairs. But the protracted fight for control of the country has only meant additional suffering for its citizens. Is there any end in sight for Venezuela’s crisis?

Colombia’s president could play a decisive role in pressuring the Maduro regime to honor the results of Venezuela’s presidential election.