Yuri Perez

Yuri Perez is the Director of Latin American Studies at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump

September 2, 2026

Trump and Rubio’s bold Venezuela oil pact could finally crush communism’s grip

Critics call it colonialism, but the U.S.-Venezuela oil partnership aims to block Cuba, China and Russia from recapturing the failed state.

President Donald Trump speaking

January 7, 2026

Trump unleashes the 'Donroe Doctrine' and puts socialists on notice worldwide

President Trump takes control of Venezuelan oil reserves while challenging the communist regime's ties to China, Cuba and Russia in the region.