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Emiliano Teran Mantovani argues Steve Ellner’s defence of Venezuela’s Maduro government reflects a tendency on the left to defend decaying regimes rather than chart out alternative paths rooted in popular struggles.

Gilberto Araujo shares his perspective on the political moment and priorities for the coming period.

Steve Ellner — Gabriel Hetland’s article “Capitalism and authoritarianism in Maduro’s Venezuela” presents a one-sided and decontextualised view of Venezuela under Maduro. 

Franklin Ramírez Gallegos — Noboa’s victory gives him a free hand to extend the tripartite program he has been developing since he took office in 2023: neoliberal austerity, extractive accumulation and an ‘internal war’ against drug trafficking.

Mark Johnson — Federal Deputy Glauber Braga, a prominent member of Brazil’s leftist party PSOL, is facing an unprecedented political attack.

Steve Ellner — Thanks to his stances on issues ranging from deportations to trade policy, Trump is undermining US influence across Latin America, increasing political polarization, and strengthening the hand of progressive forces.

Gabriel Hetland — Maduro’s authoritarianism has garnered significant attention, but there has been less notice of the transformation in Maduro’s class base.

Ociel Alí López — Authoritarian drift and political blackmail shape the runoff election in Ecuador, where incumbent President Daniel Noboa won Sunday’s vote.

Augusto Barrera Guarderas, Franklin Ramírez Gallegos and Pablo Ospina Peralta give their opinions on Ecuador's elections and what the results portend for the country's political future and the fate of democracy.

Steve Ellner — During his first term, Trump exerted a “maximum pressure” campaign against perceived US adversaries in Latin America. But how committed is Trump to fighting Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua? Today, it is anyone’s guess.

Atenea Jiménez explains the origins and objectives of the Alliance for Sovereignty and Democracy, how the new Donald Trump presidency might impact Venezuelan politics and the need for solidarity with Venezuela’s left.

Iqra Anugrah — The rise of potential state challengers to US dominance does not mean the ushering in of a new progressive era, but it can represent opportunities for social movements to challenge Western imperialism.