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Op-edWestern Hemisphere, Mexico, Venezuela

Trump Is Getting His Way in Latin America. But Bully Tactics Have a Cost—and the Bill Is Coming Due

By Daniel DePetris

March 30, 2026

In the mediaCuba, Venezuela, Western Hemisphere

In Cuba, is Trump seeking ouster of Communist leaders, or of China’s presence?

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

February 16, 2026

In the mediaVenezuela, Western Hemisphere

Is Venezuela Any Closer to Democracy? Newsweek Writers Debate

Featuring Daniel DePetris

February 11, 2026

Op-edVenezuela, Cuba, Western Hemisphere

LTE: Trump rakes the path of least resistance in Venezuela

By Daniel DePetris

February 5, 2026

Op-edVenezuela, Great power competition, Western Hemisphere

No, the Maduro raid won’t spark great power imperialism

By Daniel DePetris

January 17, 2026

Op-edVenezuela, Grand strategy, Western Hemisphere

Why Trump’s Venezuela adventurism is a strategic disaster

By Alexander Langlois

January 16, 2026