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Season 1 | Episode 71
On this episode of The LatinNews Podcast, we dive into the complex landscape of Venezuela's political and economic situation following the recent changes in leadership. With insights from Phil Gunson, a senior analyst at the International Crisis Group based in Caracas, we explore what’s happening on the ground, the implications of U.S. involvement, and the challenges ahead for the Venezuelan people.
Phil Gunson provides a unique perspective on the atmosphere in Caracas after the leadership change. While many celebrate Maduro's departure, the existing power structures remain largely intact, leading to a cautious optimism among the populace. The release of political prisoners and reforms in the oil industry are significant steps, but the question remains: can these changes lead to a genuine political transition?
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In this episode we discuss:
• Venezuela’s political landscape after Maduro
• Delcy Rodríguez and elite power dynamics
• Oil sector reforms and foreign energy investment
• The United States and Venezuela’s transition
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Phil Gunson
Phil Gunson is Senior Analyst for the Andes region at the International Crisis Group and is based in Caracas. He specialises in political and security developments across the Andean region, with a particular focus on Venezuela and the dynamics of the country’s ongoing political crisis.Gunson has spent nearly four decades reporting and analysing Latin American affairs for major international media outlets, including the BBC World Service, The Guardian, Newsweek, The Miami Herald and The Economist.
At the International Crisis Group he produces policy analysis and research on political conflict and governance in the Andes, drawing on extensive on-the-ground experience in Venezuela where he has lived and reported for many years.
The LatinNews Podcast is hosted by Richard McColl, a foreign correspondent in Colombia. Having first travelled to Colombia in the late 90s, McColl made the move to Bogotá in 2007. He holds a Diploma in Conflict resolution and a PhD in Social and Human Sciences both at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá. He has worked as a journalist across Latin America.
Political Analyst, Richard McColl