The international community – particularly Washington – has steered clear of confrontations with the irascible bully Hugo Chávez. However, failing to stand with the democratic elements in Venezuela today may consign that country to political turmoil under an illegitimate regime. read more >

A prediction by US intelligence chief James Clapper that chavista candidate Nicolas Maduro will likely win Sunday’s presidential election in Venezuela is so simplistic that it is misleading. “[W]ith a comfortable lead in the polls, Maduro is expected to win, … read more >