THE FIGHT FOR INFLUENCE IN VENEZUELA AGAINST RUSSIA, CHINA, IRAN, AND CUBA - Join the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center for an in-person conversation at the Atlantic Council headquarters examining how US engagement in Venezuela intersects with that of Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba.

Russia, China, Cuba, and Iran have long wielded significant influence in Venezuela. But Caracas’s economic transition—and Washington’s role—is quickly reshaping these dynamics. What is the current status of those countries’ influence in Venezuela, and what steps will be necessary to reduce that influence?

This event is part of our #VenezuelaForward series, examining ideas that promote economic stabilization and a democratic transition.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 03/20/2026