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Posted by David Smilde | Feb 22, 2014 | Statements, WOLA Statement
On Friday the Washington Office on Latin America issued a press release calling on both the government and opposing protesters to seek dialogue. It calls on the government to comply with international standards for the use of...
Read MoreI understand the rage. I understand how many expectations have been dashed by so many electoral campaigns. I understand the frustrations that have accumulated in a country that is divided into two parts that do not understand or...
Read MorePosted by David Smilde | Feb 21, 2014 | Analysis
Below is a written interview I did with Isabel Fleck of Folha de Sao Paolo. How do you feel about the last demonstrations in Venezuela and the government’s response? The demonstrations began with students supporting Leopoldo...
Read MorePosted by David Smilde | Feb 19, 2014 | Analysis
Leopoldo Lopez was, of course, arrested yesterday after a dramatic appearance at a massive opposition protest. The optics of the entire event were incredible, leading to photographs destined to become iconic. While the previous...
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