David Smilde
David Smilde is a distinguished professor of sociology at Tulane University in Louisiana, recognized for his extensive research on Venezuelan society, politics, and violence. With a focus on understanding the complexities of social dynamics in Venezuela, Smilde has contributed significantly to academic discussions surrounding the political turmoil and social issues within the country. He often engages in public discourse, shedding light on the implications of government actions and policies in Venezuela and their impact on migration patterns.
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David Smilde noted that Machado's return to Venezuela poses a short-term threat to Trump's plan to stabilize the country.
Surge fricción entre Trump y oposición venezolana por regreso de Machado
Guatemala· 2026-01-30
David Smilde is a sociologist who has dedicated his academic life to studying Venezuela.
¿Comenzó una transición en Venezuela? 4 expertos analizan hacia dónde puede ir el país tras la caída de Nicolás Maduro
Panama· 2026-01-26
David Smilde commented on Rodriguez's balancing act of pleasing the US while maintaining Chavismo.
Родригес заявила, что с Венесуэлы «хватит приказов Вашингтона» — РБК
Russia· 2026-01-26
David Smilde commented on Rodriguez's balancing act between pleasing the US and maintaining Chavismo.
Bloomberg рассказал, как Родригес укрепляет власть после похищения Мадуро — РБКRussia· 2026-01-18
David Smilde is a sociologist who discussed the implications of U.S. policy in Venezuela.
Το τηλεχειριστήριο της Βενεζουέλας | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Greece· 2026-01-16
David Smilde is a sociologist from Tulane University who commented on the use of military threats as an excuse for repression.
Maduro usa ameaças dos EUA para reprimir dissidência na Venezuela
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-26
David Smilde is a professor at Tulane University who provides insights on U.S.-Venezuela relations.
¿Ataque por tierra o salida pactada? La indecisión de Trump eleva la tensión en Venezuela
Spain· 2025-12-07
Smilde is a professor at Tulane University who comments on the situation in Venezuela.
De petróleo o colaboración en narcotráfico hasta su propia cabeza: qué podría ofrecer Maduro para apaciguar a TrumpSpain· 2025-11-27
David Smilde, a Tulane University Venezuela expert, said the prize would draw more international attention to the Venezuelan conflict.
In Venezuela’s ‘darkest hours’, will peace prize boost opposition or backfire? | Venezuela
United Kingdom· 2025-10-12
David Smilde is a sociology professor who reflected on Machado's courage and the implications of her Nobel Prize.
El Nobel de la Paz a María Corina Machado: un misil que nadie esperabaSpain· 2025-10-10
David Smilde is a Tulane University Venezuela specialist who commented on the absurdity of regime change beliefs.
Venezuela on edge over Trump regime change whispers: ‘If it does happen we are ready’ | VenezuelaUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-07
David Smilde said the 'go-fast' boats typically used in the drugs trade normally would carry far fewer than 11 people.
Eight days later, questions linger about Venezuela boat strike
Guyana· 2025-09-12
David Smilde studies violence in Venezuela and commented on the local gangs.
Qual o papel da Venezuela no tráfico de drogas para os EUA? Maduro tem ligações com cartéis?Liechtenstein· 2025-09-05
David Smilde is an analyst at Tulane University.
Estados Unidos incrementa presencia militar cerca de Venezuela
Venezuela· 2025-09-01David Smilde, an expert on Venezuela at Tulane University, believes these military moves appear to be an attempt to pressure Maduro's government.
Amerika gomila vojsku na Karibima, niko ne zna zašto: Stižu ratni brodovi
Serbia· 2025-09-01
David Smilde, a Venezuela expert at Tulane University, said the military moves appeared to be an effort to pressure the Maduro government.
US builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts, ask whyGuyana· 2025-08-30
David Smilde, a sociology professor at Tulane University, suggests that regional social, political, and economic crises could be driving the growth of evangelical communities.
Pastores evangélicos brindan apoyo espiritual en medio de la crisis del paísVenezuela· 2025-05-25
David Smilde is a sociology professor at Tulane University in Louisiana.
Esta no es la manera correcta de frenar la migración, dice el NYT
Honduras· 2025-04-11
