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19 Jul Intercambio de prisioneros redefine estrategia de EE. UU. en América Latina

Posted at 16:32h in Analysis, Spanish

Por, Jesús Romero. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² En un acuerdo multilateral complejo con amplias implicaciones, los gobiernos de Estados Unidos, El Salvador y Venezuela completaron un intercambio de prisioneros de alto perfil el 18 de julio de 2025. Venezuela liberó a los últimos diez ciudadanos estadounidenses...

08 Jul BRICS as an Ideological Weapon: Latin American Radicalism and the Re-legitimization of Terrorism

Posted at 01:20h in Analysis, English

By, Jesús Romero. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² Introduction What began as an emerging economic bloc —BRICS—has transformed into an ideological platform for certain Latin American governments to promote radical and confrontational narratives. In its 2025 summit held in Brasília, the forum became a stage for anti-Israeli discourse...

08 Jul BRICS como arma ideológica: Radicalismo latinoamericano y relegitimación del terrorismo

Posted at 01:13h in Analysis, Spanish

Por, Jesús Romero. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² Introducción Lo que comenzó como un bloque económico emergente —BRICS— se ha transformado en una plataforma ideológica utilizada por ciertos gobiernos latinoamericanos para promover narrativas radicales y confrontacionales. En su edición 2025, celebrada en Brasilia, el foro fue escenario de...

19 Jun Venezuela Intercepts Ship in International Waters: Sovereignty or Regional Threat?

Posted at 17:11h in Analysis, English

By, Jesús Romero*. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² Executive Summary. On June 18, 2025, the Venezuelan Armed Forces (FANB) intercepted a Panamanian-flagged research vessel approximately 50 nautical miles northeast of the Orinoco Delta, within what Venezuela considers part of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). According to Defense...

19 Jun Venezuela intercepta buque en aguas internacionales: ¿Soberanía o amenaza regional?

Posted at 17:07h in Analysis, Spanish

Por, Jesús Romero*. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² Resumen ejecutivo. El 18 de junio de 2025, la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (FANB) interceptó un buque de investigación con bandera panameña a unas 50 millas náuticas al noreste del delta del Orinoco, dentro de lo que Venezuela considera...

16 Jun STRATEGIC REPORT: Current State of Venezuela’s Air Defense System

Posted at 21:14h in Analysis, English

By, Jesús Romero. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² Executive Summary: Venezuela's air defense is in critical condition: over 60% of the radar fleet is non-operational, combat aviation flies sporadically, and drug trafficking networks exploit uncovered areas. External assistance efforts from China and Iran have been partial and...

16 Jun INFORME ESTRATÉGICO: Estado actual de la Defensa Aérea de Venezuela

Posted at 20:45h in Analysis, Spanish

Por, Jesús Romero. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² Resumen ejecutivo: La defensa aérea venezolana se encuentra en estado crítico: más del 60% del parque radar está inoperativo, la aviación de combate apenas vuela y las redes del narcotráfico explotan zonas sin cobertura. Los intentos de asistencia externa...

09 Jun Silence in the Skies: Accidents or Arrangements? The Case of Citation YV-3217 and Learjet YV-3191

Posted at 13:15h in Analysis, English

By, Jesús Romero. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² In the recent history of Venezuelan aviation, two air crashes have raised more questions than answers: that of the Learjet 25D, tail number YV-3191 (2017), and the Citation I, tail number YV-3217 (2025). Both executive jets departed from Simón...

09 Jun Silencios en el aire: ¿Accidentes o arreglos? El caso del Citation YV-3217 y el Learjet YV-3191

Posted at 13:10h in Analysis, Spanish

Por, Jesús Romero. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² En la historia reciente de la aviación venezolana, dos siniestros aéreos han despertado más preguntas que respuestas: el del Learjet 25D matrícula YV-3191 (2017) y el Citation I matrícula YV-3217 (2025). Ambos aviones ejecutivos partieron del Aeropuerto Internacional Simón...

03 Jun Sanctions, Shadow Fleets, and Strategic Leverage: Why the U.S. Must Hold the Line on Venezuela

Posted at 14:49h in Analysis, English

By, Jesús Romero. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² Introduction: As U.S. sanctions tighten their grip on Venezuela’s oil sector, most notably with the expiration of Chevron’s license, Beijing is positioning itself to capitalize on Washington’s retreat. With over $60 billion in outstanding loans extended to the Maduro...