Protest Kairouan Tunisia
Latin America Caribbean United States

How post-9/11 law and the Monroe Doctrine converged in the Caribbean

The US actions in the Caribbean and threats against Venezuela represent a continuity of the post-9/11 legal architecture which guarantees immunity for all offensive US military action and the centuries-long Monroe Doctrine

Michelle Ellner
December 10, 2025
US Marines in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico United States Venezuela

The oldest colony, the newest war: Puerto Rico as a launchpad for war on Venezuela

To defend Puerto Rico’s right to peace is to defend Venezuela’s right to exist.

Michelle Ellner
October 22, 2025
When María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize, “peace” has lost its meaning
Venezuela World

When María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize, “peace” has lost its meaning

Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, but there’s nothing peaceful about her politics.

Michelle Ellner
October 10, 2025
The war economy at the border
United States

The war economy at the border

While Venezuela reunites families, the US invests USD 131 billion into building a border-war machine

Michelle Ellner
August 6, 2025
What July 5th taught me that July 4th never did (1)
United States Venezuela

What July 5 taught me that July 4 never did

In Venezuela, July 5 represents the beginning of a long, unfinished struggle to define freedom on our own terms.

Michelle Ellner
July 1, 2025
Continuing Chávez’s legacy means dismantling Monroe Doctrine politics
United States Venezuela

Continuing Chávez’s legacy means dismantling Monroe Doctrine politics

For every Monroe Doctrine intervention, there will be an April 13th rebellion for sovereignty and dignity.

Michelle Ellner
April 12, 2023