Venezuela Working Group
Venezuela Working Group
The Venezuela Working Group (VWG) leverages AS/COA’s corporate constituency to provide a unique forum for a constructive, hands-on conversation on Venezuela. The VWG navigates Venezuela’s changing economic and political landscape by convening key national and international stakeholders from the public, private, and social sectors to better understand the country’s present challenges and future political and economic scenarios. Our programs include high-level private and public meetings and discussions.
The VWG is open to and currently includes AS/COA corporate, Chairman’s International Advisory Council, Board of Directors, and President’s Circle members.
Live Broadcast
Watch an expert panel discussion on the role of women in the fight for a democratic resolution in Venezuela.
AS/COA held a one-on-one conversation with Cristina Burelli, an internationally known advocate for the Venezuelan Amazon.
The event also featured remarks by Colombian Vice Foreign Minister Adriana Mejía and U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela James Story.
Council of the Americas held a public meeting with David Smolansky, the special envoy of the OAS secretary general for Venezuela’s migration and refugee crisis.
Council of the Americas held an off-the-record discussion with Norman T. Roule on Iranian interests in Venezuela and, more broadly, Latin America and the Caribbean.
The country faces prolonged confrontation over the July 28 election crisis. These factors could indicate change is coming.
Protests, mass detentions and intimidation marked the first week after the presidential vote. Although complex, pathways to a democratic transition still exist.
The Venezuelan people have taken risks for democracy. Those who voted for change deserve our support, writes AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth for U.S. News.
"El gobierno [de Nicolás Maduro] no tiene una evidencia para decir que ellos tienen la voluntad del pueblo", dice el director senior de AS/COA al medio.
"El pueblo venezolano merece más", escribe Susan Segal de AS/COA en El Nacional, El Tiempo, El Universal, La Nación y Listín Diario.
