Op-Eds & Columns

What Probability and Statistics Have to Say About an Election in Venezuela

Mark Weisbrot
Al Jazeera English, May 10, 2013
En Español

Venezuela’s Post-Election Campaign: Pots and Pans and Uncle Sam Weren’t Enough This Time

Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, April 22, 2013
En Español

U.S. Seeks to Get Rid of Left Governments in Latin America

Mark Weisbrot
Folha de São Paulo (Brazil), April 20, 2013
Em Português | En Español

Maduro Wins Narrowly on Chávez Record; Close Election is a Wake-up Call for the Government

Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, April 15, 2013

Haters Gonna Hate: Rory Carroll's Venezuela on NPR

Mark Weisbrot
Al Jazeera English, April 11, 2013

Chávez's Death, Like His Life, Shows the World's Divisions

Mark Weisbrot
Al Jazeera English, March 17, 2013
En Español | Em Português

Chávez's Legacy

Mark Weisbrot
Al Jazeera English, March 5, 2013
En Español | Em Português

Sky Not Falling After Venezuela Devalues Its Currency

Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, March 3, 2013

Media Hate Fest for Venezuela Keeps on Keepin’ On

Mark Weisbrot
Al Jazeera English, January 29, 2013
En Español

More Room for Debate on Venezuela

Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, January 9, 2013
En Español | Em Português

Continuity Likely in Venezuela Even if Chávez Steps Down

Mark Weisbrot
Room for Debate (The New York Times), January 4, 2013

Obama Signals Four More Years of Bad Relations With Latin America

Mark Weisbrot
Al Jazeera English, December 18, 2012
En Español

Chávez Election Not So Different from the Rest of South America

Mark Weisbrot
The New York Times (International Herald Tribune), October 9, 2012
En Español

Polling in Venezuela is Different

Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, October 5, 2012
En Español

Washington Doesn’t Like Democratic Elections in Venezuela, Because of the Result

Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, October 3, 2012
En Español

Minimum Wage Raise is the Least We Can Do to Civilize America

Mark Weisbrot
Sacramento Bee (CA), August 30, 2012
McClatchy Tribune Information Services, August 28, 2012
Bellingham Herald (WA), August 30, 2012
Bradenton Herald (FL), August 30, 2012
Hanover Evening Sun (PA), August 30, 2012
Anchorage Daily News (AK), August 30, 2012
Duluth News-Tribune (MN), August 31, 2012
Wichita Eagle (KS), August 31, 2012
The Gulf Today (Bahrain/UAE), September 1, 2012
Wapakoneta Daily News (OH), September 1, 2012
Salinas Californian (CA), September 1, 2012
Lawton Constitution (OK), September 2, 2012
Kokomo Tribune (IN), September 2, 2012
Nashua Telegraph (NH), September 2, 2012
La Crosse Tribune (WI), September 2, 2012
Denver Post (CO), Septmeber 2, 2012
Marshfield News-Herald (WI), September 3, 2012
Sturgeon Bay Door County Advocate (WI), September 3, 2012
Fond du LAC Reporter (WI), September 3, 2012
Stevens Point Journal (WI), September 3, 2012
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune (WI), September 3, 2012
Wassau Daily Herald (WI), September 3, 2012
Sheboygan Press (WI), September 3, 2012
Oshkosh Northwestern (WI), September 3, 2012
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter (WI), September 3, 2012
Appleton Post-Crescent (WI), September 3, 2012
Green Bay Press-Gazette (WI), September 3, 2012
Las Vegas Sun (NV), September 3, 2012
Youngston Vindicator (OH), September 3, 2012
Louisville Courier-Journal (KY), September 3, 2012
Northwest Arkansas Times (AR), September 3, 2012
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (AR), September 3, 2012
Omaha World-Journal (AR), September 3, 2012
Arizona Daily Star (AZ), September 3, 2012
Duluth News-Tribune (MN), September 3, 2012
Keene Sentinel (NH), September 4, 2012
En Español

Mexico Still Far From Fair Elections
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, July 9, 2012
En Español

Obama in Cartagena: No Change, Dwindling Hope
Alexander Main
Al Jazeera English, April 12, 2012

Do Environmentalists Have An Interest In Who Controls Oil Resources?
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, March 2, 2012
En Español

International Republican Institute Not “Promoting Democracy”
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, January 31, 2012

Obama Increases Hostility Toward Venezuela: It’s an Election Year
Mark Weisbrot
Folha de São Paulo (Brazil), January 18, 2012
Em Português

New Regional Organization is a Big Step Forward for the Hemisphere
Mark Weisbrot
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services, December 22, 2011
Janesville Gazette (WI), December 22, 2011
Walworth County Today (WI), December 22, 2011
Times of India, December 24, 2011
New Bedford Standard-Times (MA), December 24, 2011
USA Today, December 24, 2011
Wapakoneta Daily News (OH), December 24, 2011
Salt Lake City Deseret News (UT), December 25, 2011
Arizona Daily Star (AZ), December 26, 2011
En Español

Humala’s Win in Peru Consolidates Hemispheric Gains for Democracy, Independence, Progress
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, June 6, 2011
En Español

Peru’s Election Could Change Hemispheric Relations, and Washington is Worried
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, June 2, 2011
La República (Peru), June 3, 2011
En Español

Latin America’s Growth Picks Up After Decades of Failure
Mark Weisbrot
Foreign Policy Digest, May 18, 2011

U.S. "Diplomacy" Still Failing In Latin America
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, April 8, 2011
En Español

Wikileaks Cables Show Why Washington Won’t Allow Democracy in Haiti
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, December 17, 2010
Diario de Mendoza, December 20, 2010
Publico.es, January 4, 2011
En Español

Venezuelan Election Not All That Surprising nor Game-Changing
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, September 28, 2010
En Español

The Venezuelan Economy: Media Sources Get It Wrong, Again
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, September 11, 2010
En Español

Does Washington Want Normal Diplomatic Relations With Venezuela?
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, August 18, 2010
En Español

Colombia-Venezuela Dispute Will Be Better Resolved in South America
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, July 28, 2010
En Español

Life Imitates Art: That Completes My Argument
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, July 16, 2010

Washington Still Has Problems With Democracy in Latin America
Mark Weisbrot
En Español
Sacramento Bee (CA), July 8, 2010
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services, July 8, 2010 
Daily Me (ME), July 8, 2010
Bellingham Herald (WA), July 8, 2010
Lexington Herald-Leader (KY), July 8, 2010
Juneau Empire (AK), July 9, 2010
Modesto Bee (CA), July 9, 2010
Duluth News-Tribune (MN), July 10, 2010
Janesville Gazette (WI), July 10, 2010
Appleton Post-Crescent (WI), July 10, 2010
Green Bay Press-Gazette (WI), July 10, 2010
Wapakoneta Daily News (OH), July 10, 2010
Kansas City Star (KS), July 11, 2010
Hendersonville Sunday Times-News (NC), July 11, 2010
Moline Sunday Dispatch (IL), July 11, 2010
Rock Island Sunday Argus (IL), July 11, 2010
Providence Journal (RI), July 12, 2010
Lewiston Sun Journal (ME), July 13, 2010
Philadelphia Inquirer (PA), July 15, 2010
Centre Daily Times (PA), July 19, 2010

Oliver Stone Responds to Attack from the New York Times' Larry Rohter
Oliver Stone, Mark Weisbrot, Tariq Ali
Letter to the New York Times, June 27, 2010

Washington Elite Still Don't Get Latin America – Will They Ever?
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, June 26, 2010

When Reporters Don't Let Facts Get in the Way of a Good Story
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, June 22, 2010

Latin America and the Middle East: a Threatening Alliance?
Alexander Main
Foreign Policy, June 3, 2010

Venezuela Is Not Greece
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, May 6, 2010
En español

Venezuela’s Recovery Depends on Economic Policy
Mark Weisbrot
Le Monde Diplomatique (France), April 2010
En español

U.S. Fighting Losing Battles Against National Self-Determination
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, April 8, 2010
En español

International Campaign Around Venezuela’s Elections Has Begun
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, March 18, 2010
En español

Hillary Clinton’s “Damage Control” Trip to Latin America
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, March 5, 2010 En español

Anti-Venezuela Spokespeople Misrepresent Reality of Press Freedom in Venezuela
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, August 4, 2009

Washington's Lost Credibility on Human Rights
Mark Weisbrot
The Guardian Unlimited, March 11, 2009

Bush Administration, More Isolated in Latin America, Cries "Terrorism"
Mark Weisbrot   En español
San Diego Union-Tribune, April 11, 2008

Americans Need to Look Beyond the Media on Venezuela
Mark Weisbrot En español
McClatchy Tribune Information Services, January 9, 2008

Inter-American Press Association Shouldn't Pursue Partisan Agenda in Venezuela
Mark Weisbrot   En español
Editor & Publisher, January 7, 2008

Progressive Change in Venezuela and Latin America
Mark Weisbrot   En español
TheNation.com, December 7, 2007  

Venezuela is Not Florida
Mark Weisbrot   En español
McClatchy Tribune Information Services, December 5, 2007

Democracy Still Alive and Well in Venezuela
Mark Weisbrot   En español
New Statesman (UK), November 21, 2007

Eyes Wide Shut: The International Media Looks at Venezuela
Mark Weisbrot   En español
International Business Times, August 13, 2007

Venezuela and the Media: Fact and Fiction
Robert McChesney and Mark Weisbrot   En español Auf Deutsch
Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, June 3, 2007

IMF and World Bank Face Declining Authority as Venezuela Announces Withdrawal
Mark Weisbrot   En español
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services, May 1, 2007

Is Hugo Chávez a Threat to Stability? No.
Mark Weisbrot
International Affairs Forum, April 2, 2007

Venezuela's Election Provides Opportunity for Washington to Change Course
Mark Weisbrot     En español
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services, December 6, 2006

Would the Left Be Better for Mexico?
Mark Weisbrot
San Jose Mercury News (CA), July 9, 2006

The Failure of Hugo-Bashing
Mark Weisbrot    Audio MP3 En Español
Los Angeles Times, March 9, 2006  

Economic Growth is a Home Run in Venezuela
Mark Weisbrot    En español
Knight-Ridder Tribune Information Services, November 1, 2005

Bush Administration Exceedingly Isolated on Venezuela
Mark Weisbrot
Miami Herald, June 22, 2005

U.S. Political Attacks on Venezuela Continue
Mark Weisbrot
Miami Herald, December 20, 2004

CIA Documents Cast New Light on Washington's Role in Venezuela
Mark Weisbrot
Saskatchewan News, December 14, 2004

Venezuela's Referendum Should be a Wake-Up
Mark Weisbrot
San Jose Mercury News, August 22, 2004

Media Falls Short on Iraq, Venezuela
Mark Weisbrot
Jordan Times, June 6, 2004

Washington Pursues Dangerous Policy in Venezuela
Mark Weisbrot
Sunday Chieftan and Star-Journal, September 28, 2003

Venezuela's Recall
Mark Weisbrot
The Nation, September 22, 2003

The Other Side of the Story: Venezuela's Recall
Mark Weisbrot
International Herald Tribune, August 29, 2003

Should Washington Try to Improve Relations With Venezuela?
Mark Weisbrot
Newport News Times (VA), June 24, 2003

A Split Screen in Strike-Torn Venezuela
Mark Weisbrot     En Español
Washington Post, January 12, 2003

U.S. Still Intervening Against Democracy in Venezuela
Mark Weisbrot    En Español
Daily News (CA), December 19, 2002

Bush Administration Pushes for "Regime Change" in Venezuela
Mark Weisbrot     En Español
Providence Journal (RI), December 5, 2002

Venezuelan Democracy Under Siege
Mark Weisbrot    En Español
Miami Herald, October 21, 2002

Bush Administration Tries to Hide Role in Venezuela Coup
Mark Weisbrot   Em português
Day (New London, CT) - August 9, 2002  

Venezuelan Democracy Survives, In Spite of Washington
Mark Weisbrot     En Español
Houston Chronicle, April 16, 2002

Venezuelan Elections Offer Hope of Real Reform
Mark Weisbrot
Boston Globe, August 1, 2000