New York Times correspondent Simon Romero to speak on Venezuela’s political future

The University of New Mexico hosts a talk examining Venezuela's evolving political landscape and its implications for U.S. foreign policy during a presentation titled "Venezuela After Maduro." The event is set for April 2 at 3 p.m. in Ortega Hall, Reading Room 335.

The talk will feature Simon Romero, an international correspondent with The New York Times who covers developments across Latin America. Romero will discuss the geopolitical and economic implications following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and the broader shift in U.S. policy toward the region.

The discussion will explore how the military operation in Caracas represents a significant change in Washington's approach to Latin America, raising questions about the role of diplomacy, military intervention and long-term political stability in the region. The talk will also address Venezuela's strategic importance because of its vast oil reserves and the possibility of political tension or resistance as the country navigates a new relationship with the United States.

Romero is one of the most experienced U.S. journalists covering Latin America. Since joining The New York Times in 1999 in São Paulo, Brazil, he has served as the newspaper's bureau chief in Caracas and Rio de Janeiro, as well as international energy correspondent based in Houston. He also served as a national correspondent covering the American West from Albuquerque.

Currently based in Mexico City, Romero travels widely throughout Latin America reporting on political, economic and social developments across the region.

Romero was born and raised in northern New Mexico and graduated with honors from Harvard College.

The event will provide students and community members an opportunity to hear directly from a journalist who has spent decades reporting on Latin American politics and U.S. relations with the region.

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