IQ Latino Venezuela Desk — Country report, Q1 2026 Three months after Nicolás Maduro’s capture, Venezuela is not undergoing a classical democratic transition, but rather a managed reordering of power shaped by internal continuity and external sequencing. The first quarter…
By IQ Latino Caracas—Two months after the political developments of early January, Venezuela appears to be living through a paradox: a society that feels hope, but trusts almost no one. A new nationwide survey conducted by DatinCorp (March 2026) captures…
A recovery priced for speed, unfolding at the pace of politics The macro turn is real—but conditional Venezuela’s economic outlook has improved materially since early January. Oil production has risen modestly—by an estimated 50–100 thousand barrels per day—supported by selective…
IQ Latino DC/Caracas Desk | Week of March 20, 2026 Venezuela’s trajectory this week points to an increasingly defined equilibrium: political consolidation at home alongside pragmatic economic re-engagement abroad. A cabinet reshuffle, the reassertion of control over CITGO, and a…
Pollster Félix Seijas says public priorities reveal a widening gap between citizens and Venezuela’s political leadership Analysis by IQ Latino Desk with Editorial Board Notes, based on reporting by José Gregorio Yépez for Contrapunto.com As discussions about Venezuela’s political future…
Cuatro años después de asumir como el presidente más joven en la historia de Chile, Gabriel Boric deja un legado marcado por avances sociales, estabilidad macroeconómica y reformas incompletas, en medio de un clima político dominado por la seguridad pública…
Diplomatic normalization, economic reopening, regional diplomacy, and prisoner releases suggest cautious movement toward political and institutional change. Washington / Caracas Desks — Week of March 7–13, 2026 A series of legal, diplomatic, and economic developments this week suggests that Venezuela’s…
Julian Nebreda, Fluence President and CEO, on Why the Electric Grid Must Get Smarter Editorial Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the global economy, but its rapid expansion is creating an unexpected challenge: electricity demand. The explosion of AI computing,…
Washington Desk — A series of developments this week confirmed a significant shift in the relationship between Washington and Caracas. Diplomatic channels are reopening, economic engagement is expanding, and a complex political transition in Venezuela is unfolding under close U.S.…
WASHINGTON — La decisión del presidente Donald Trump de ordenar ataques contra Irán ha desatado una tormenta política en Estados Unidos que va más allá del campo de batalla. Mientras el Pentágono evalúa daños y la Casa Blanca defiende la…