US Sanctions Mischaracterize Venezuela’s Cartel of the Suns
The US government’s new sanctions against Venezuela’s so-called “Cartel of the Suns” incorrectly portray it as a hierarchical, ideologically driven…
Maduro Consolidates Criminal Power in Venezuela Municipal Elections
Venezuela held municipal elections on July 27 to mark the end of this election cycle, which the regime of President…
Seize, Reuse, and Repeat: Venezuela’s War on Recycled Drugs.
A large portion of drug seizures in Falcón, Venezuela, appear to be staged by the authorities to project an image…
What Cliver Alcalá’s Sentencing Means for Venezuela’s Cartel of the Suns
The United States has sentenced a former Venezuelan military official for his role as a high-ranking member of the so-called…
Venezuelan Officials Key in Convicted Drug Trafficker’s Network
The conviction of a Venezuelan drug trafficker in the United States underscores the wide range of services that Venezuelan security…