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Whether Trump or Rodriguez, running Venezuela will need the help of its military, which has incentives to strike a deal.

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The accusation that Caracas is a ‘threat’ to the region is a political talking point rather than a demonstrable reality.

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Apart from foreign policy considerations, one of the main drivers of Trump’s policy on Venezuela is the 2020 vote.

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There are a number of reasons why Beijing continues to back Maduro’s government despite suffering financial losses.

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