Maduro's Rise in Venezuela
The increasingly dangerous and tumultuous environment in Venezuela has made it an increasingly popular debate topic. It is important to understand the issues in the region an this post will provide a background on the issue while providing some additional resources to help you be prepared for your next round! Good luck! President Maduro’s reign in Venezuela represents one of the most brutal, oppressive, and devastating humanitarian disasters in the world. While the deplorable humanitarian situation in Venezuela is a compelling call for external action, the United States is not the actor that should lead engagement in the region. Recently, many United States politicians, notably Marco Rubio, and Secretary General Luis Almagro for the Organization of American States have openly supported a “military option” to end the crises in the country. While the U.S. has historically been a leader in military interventions with the desire to enact change for the better, a m...