Phil Gunson
Phil Gunson is a senior analyst at Crisis Group, focusing on political dynamics in Latin America. His insights into U.S.-Venezuela relations have underscored the complexities of sanctions and their unintended consequences on internal cohesion within the Maduro regime. Gunson has expressed that despite the current pressure from the U.S., there may be a future where American companies could return to Venezuela under more favorable conditions.
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Phil Gunson is a Venezuela analyst for the International Crisis Group who knows González personally.
Venezuela’s quiet opposition leader: Why Edmundo González is on the sidelines of a power struggle
United States· 2026-02-15
Phil Gunson is a senior analyst at the International Crisis Group who has lived in Venezuela for over two decades.
Nueva crisis económica dispara el precio de la comida en Venezuela
Honduras· 2026-01-31
Phil Gunson discussed the idea of a controlled economic transformation in Venezuela.
Hayal bile edilemeyecek değişimler yaşanıyor: Venezuela'da neler oluyor? Sırada ne var?
Turkey· 2026-01-28
Phil Gunson is a consultant on Venezuela and Latin America, analyzing the challenges faced by Delcy Rodríguez.
¿funcionará el experimento geopolítico que puede redefinir la región?
Colombia· 2026-01-11
Phil Gunson is an analyst who commented on Maduro's perception of threats to his power.
Maduro, abalado, mas ainda de pé, ganha tempo e espera ameaça de Trump passar
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-26
Phil Gunson is an expert from the Crisis Group who has been residing in Venezuela for 26 years.
¿Ataque por tierra o salida pactada? La indecisión de Trump eleva la tensión en Venezuela
Spain· 2025-12-07
Gunson is a Crisis Group expert who has lived in Venezuela for 26 years.
De petróleo o colaboración en narcotráfico hasta su propia cabeza: qué podría ofrecer Maduro para apaciguar a TrumpSpain· 2025-11-27
Phil Gunson, a researcher at the International Crisis Group, claims that the Cartel de los Soles is a journalistic expression rather than an actual organization.
EUA: o Cartel de Los Soles é um grupo terrorista chefiado por Maduro? | Venezuela
Portugal· 2025-11-24
Phil Gunson is a researcher who stated that Cartel de los Soles doesn't exist and is a journalistic expression for Venezuelan authorities' involvement in drug trafficking.
Is the US targeting a Venezuelan cartel that may not technically exist?United States· 2025-11-18
Phil Gunson called the cartel a 'fictitious' group and described it as convenient shorthand for Maduro's power over crime.
US will label supposed Venezuelan drug cartel ‘headed by Maduro’ as terrorist organization | US news
United Kingdom· 2025-11-17
Phil Gunson stated that the term 'Cartel de los Soles' is a journalistic expression used to describe the involvement of Venezuelan authorities in drug trafficking.
Washingtonul mai face un pas către atacarea Venezuelei. Ce spune Marco Rubio despre președintele Maduro
Romania· 2025-11-17
Phil Gunson stated that the term 'Cartel de los Soles' is a journalistic expression referring to the involvement of Venezuelan authorities in drug trafficking.
Cartel de los Soles: State Department to designate Venezuelan cartel as a foreign terrorist organizationUnited States· 2025-11-17Phil Gunson stated that Venezuela's military would not survive a US intervention for more than 36 hours.
Planen die USA eine Militärintervention in Venezuela? - Politik
Germany· 2025-11-16
Phil Gunson warns that a peaceful transition in Venezuela would be very difficult under current circumstances.
¿Qué tipo de transición podría haber en Venezuela si Estados Unidos acelera la caída del régimen de Maduro?
Uruguay· 2025-10-30
Phil Gunson, a Caracas-based analyst, said it seemed completely implausible that any purported TdA members in the US would be in a position to give orders.
Revealed: police across US spread false rumors about Venezuelan gang threats | US newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-23
Phil Gunson is a Caracas-based analyst who expressed doubt about Trump's immediate plans against Venezuela.
Venezuela on edge over Trump regime change whispers: ‘If it does happen we are ready’ | VenezuelaUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-07
Phil Gunson, a Caracas-based analyst for Crisis Group, said: 'I would feel fairly comfortable in ruling out an invasion and [US] occupation of Venezuela.'
Nicolás Maduro ready to declare state of emergency if US attacks Venezuela, says vice-president | VenezuelaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-30Conflict researcher Phil Gunson from Caracas analyzes the incidents.
Nach den US-Attacken: „Das Militär würde keine 36 Stunden überleben“ - PolitikGermany· 2025-09-20
He is a senior analyst at the International Crisis Group for Venezuela.
Jutarnji list - Nikada u svojoj povijesti Sjedinjene Države nisu raspisale toliku nagradu za nečiju glavu
Croatia· 2025-09-09
He is a senior analyst at the International Crisis Group for Venezuela.
Jutarnji list - Nikada u svojoj povijesti Sjedinjene Države nisu raspisale toliku nagradu za nečiju glavuCroatia· 2025-09-09Phil Gunson is a senior analyst at the International Crisis Group for Venezuela.
Jutarnji list - Nikada u svojoj povijesti Sjedinjene Države nisu raspisale toliku nagradu za nečiju glavuCroatia· 2025-09-09Phil Gunson mentioned that a large-scale military confrontation can virtually be ruled out.
¿Qué sigue para Venezuela con la flota militar de Estados Unidos?
Venezuela· 2025-09-06
Phil Gunson, an expert on Latin America, states that the demonstration of force from Washington could aim to weaken Maduro.
La amenaza militar de Trump contra Maduro es muy seriaVenezuela· 2025-09-02
Phil Gunson assessed that the objective is to increase pressure and force Maduro to negotiate.
Maduro explora envio de frota dos EUA ao Caribe para tentar reforçar apoio interno em meio à crise na Venezuela
Brazil· 2025-08-30
Phil Gunson is an expert on Latin America from the International Crisis Group.
estas 5 razones explican por qué no se puede perder de vista el despliegue en el CaribeColombia· 2025-08-30Phil Gunson, an analyst from Crisis Group, questions the existence of the cartel of the Suns.
¿Existe el cartel de los Soles y por qué EE. UU. lo relaciona con Nicolás Maduro?
Guatemala· 2025-08-29
Phil Gunson is an analyst who explained that the current situation represents an attempt to create anxiety in the Venezuelan government.
Venezuela moviliza su Armada ante despliegue militar de EEUU en el Caribe
Dominican Republic· 2025-08-27
Phil Gunson explained that the current situation represents an attempt to create anxiety in the Venezuelan government.
Venezuela moviliza su Armada ante despliegue militar de EE. UU. en el Caribe | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-08-26Phil Gunson suggested that Guyana might concede territory or oil revenues to Venezuela.
New York Times’ Essequibo article contains many inaccuracies
Guyana· 2025-05-29
Gunson indicates that Trump still prioritizes control over energy resources.
el giro radical de Trump hacia la Venezuela de MaduroUruguay· 2025-04-13
