Alexandra Winkler

Jan 23, 2025 | csis.org | Ryan Berg |Jose Hernandez |José Hernandez |José Hernández |Alexandra Winkler

Expectations are sky-high for the Trump administration’s policy toward the Maduro regime in Venezuela. Many Venezuelans, including leading voices in the opposition, grew tired of the Biden administration’s unwillingness to bring serious financial consequences to the Maduro regime following its brazen election theft in July 2024.

Jul 10, 2024 | csis.org | Ryan Berg |Alexandra Winkler

Scenario 1: Postponement or CancellationIn many ways, postponement or cancellation is the least attractive and riskiest option for Maduro. The regime leverages managed elections to simulate competition and wrap itself in the fig leaf of “democracy,” all while consolidating political power. Maduro has been under the cloud of rigged elections for the better part of a decade, but especially in his current mandate.

Apr 4, 2024 | csis.org | Ryan Berg |Alexandra Winkler

This has been a tough year for Venezuelans, as the Maduro regime has escalated repression and fear while the country prepares to host presidential elections.

Nov 24, 2023 | cabanamagazine.com | Alexandra Winkler

BY ALEXANDRA WINKLER | 23 NOVEMBER 23Vienna is steeped in history, culture, and elegance. Nestled along the banks of the Danube River, the city is renowned for its classical music heritage, with luminaries like Beethoven, Mozart and Strauss leaving their mark, while its imperial past is reflected in its striking architecture, including the Hofburg and Schönbrunn Palaces.