The Trump administration may be more focused on Latin America than any other White House since the 1960s. But the goals of all that focus are not quite as clear. In the sweep of US history in Latin America, interventions like the capture of Maduro aren’t particularly unusual. It was the last 35 years since…
South Africa’s largest mobile operator, Vodacom Group, announced that it will take control of Safaricom, East Africa’s biggest telecom, in a $2.4 billion transaction. Vodacom will hold 55% after buying 15% from the Kenyan government and 5% from Vodafone International Holdings. The government retains 20%, and 25% remains publicly traded on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The…
Over the weekend, the United States invaded Venezuela, captured its leader, and then declared itself to be in charge of South America’s fifth-largest country. And no one — not even the US government — seems entirely sure why. The Trump administration has offered multiple high-minded explanations for its toppling of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, none…
2025 was a stellar year for WAN-IFRA, demonstrating our global reach by engaging more than 10,000 media leaders worldwide through conferences, study tours, webinars, and leadership training. We promise that 2026 will be no less interesting for WAN-IFRA members. Among many other things, with a historically strong line-up for the World News Media Congress. This…
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The fallout from the US capture and extradition of Nicolás Maduro is radiating around the world. In a speech at Venezuela’s legislative palace, Maduro’s son,Venezuelan congressman Nicolás Maduro Guerra, condemned the capture. “If we normalize the kidnapping of a head of state, no country is safe,” Maduro Guerra said. “Today, it’s Venezuela. Tomorrow, it could…
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In 2023, then-Sen. JD Vance endorsed President Donald Trump’s presidential bid for one big reason: Trump’s commitment to peace. “He has my support in 2024,” Vance wrote, “because I know he won’t recklessly send Americans to fight overseas.” Flash forward to 2026, and Vice President Vance has been put in the awkward position of defending…
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Home Executive Interviews After Maduro: Why Regime Change Doesn’t Mean Stability For Venezuela—Or Investors Economist Abigail Hall explains what Maduro’s removal means for Venezuela, global markets, and the risks of US-led regime change. The sudden ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following a US-led operation has shaken global markets, energy circles, and Latin America’s political…