The economics of regime change
Lessons from history for Venezuela and Iran
Last updated: 2026-01-15 11:59:21 ET
Lessons from history for Venezuela and Iran
History suggests that the price of oil and a wider distribution of wealth are as important as foreign investment.
Venezuela's opposition leader will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.
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The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration.
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The Senate voted 51 to 50 to table a resolution Wednesday that would have blocked President Donald Trump from using future military force on Venezuela. Republican Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Todd Young of Indiana, who bucked Trump on Venezuela ...
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