Stratfor Director of Analysis for Latin America Karen Hooper discusses Nicolas Maduro's narrow victory in the Venezuelan elections and the challenges ahead for governing the country while maintaining unity within the leadership circle.

Stratfor Latin America Analyst Karen Hooper discusses the questions facing Venezuela after the death of President Hugo Chavez.

Stratfor Latin America analyst Elias Kraushaar explains how the country's past will guide its future after Hugo Chavez.

Stratfor Latin America analyst Karen Hooper examines the likely effects of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's deteriorating health on the country's future prospects and on Latin America in general.

Stratfor Latin America Analyst Karen Hooper examines the regional effects of two Latin American trade blocs, the left-leaning Mercosur and the right-leaning Pacific Alliance.

Stratfor discusses the importance of Venezuela's oil reserves and its relations with the United States.

Numerous factors contribute to falling birthrates in South America.

The Agata operations' potential to improve Brazilian military capabilities could have significant strategic ramifications.

Stratfor Chief Security Officer Fred Burton discusses the ever-increasing use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and their implications for surveillance tradecraft.

Vice President of Intelligence Fred Burton examines the rise in recent criminal attacks on diplomats in Venezuela.