Alexandra Winkler

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Americas Program
Alexandra Winkler

Alexandra Winkler is former deputy mayor of El Hatillo, one of the five municipalities of the capital city of Caracas, Venezuela. Within that role, she was recognized for her social policy innovations and promotion of public-private partnerships to help alleviate the impact of the worst humanitarian crisis in the Western Hemisphere. Ms. Winkler has over 15 years of experience in areas such as public policy, strategic communications, crisis management, and organizational transformation. Before entering public service, she consulted for international companies and multilaterals throughout Central and South America, a career that she continues today from Washington, D.C. Her experience has offered her the opportunity to serve as keynote speaker on topics such as migration, global health, sustainable development, and public-private partnerships. She is also a part of the Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, which reunites a network of young people driving dialogue, action, and change.

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A Second Independence Day? Scenarios for Venezuela’s July 28 Election

An audio version of “A Second Independence Day? Scenarios for Venezuela’s July 28 Election,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler — July 15, 2024

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This Could Be the Last Shot to Restore Democracy in Venezuela

CSIS Americas director Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler argue that the U.S. strategic objective in Venezuela should be to make it as difficult as possible for Maduro to steal the 2024 presidential election by supporting the opposition efforts of Maria Corina Machado.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler — April 4, 2024

The Persistence of the Venezuelan Migrant and Refugee Crisis

CSIS Americas senior associates Betilde Muñoz-Pogossian and Alexandra Winkler shed light on the scale of the Venezuelan refugee crisis and discuss the need for a renewed policy options that address the root causes of the crisis.

Commentary by Betilde Muñoz-Pogossian and Alexandra Winkler — November 27, 2023

The Interim Government of Venezuela Was Dissolved by Its Own Promoters

CSIS Americas director Ryan C. Berg and senior associate Alexandra Winkler unpack the consequences of the interim government of Venezuela's dissolution, and the implications for democracy in Venezuela and U.S. foreign policy.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler — January 12, 2023

Maduro’s Fortune: Petro in Colombia and a Left-Leaning Latin America

CSIS Americas senior fellow Ryan C. Berg and senior associate Alexandra Winkler assess what the election of Gustavo Petro in Colombia means for U.S.-Venezuela policy and the new obstacles that may undermine the Venezuelan opposition and empower Maduro's government.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler — June 27, 2022

Venezuela: A Time for Opposition Reflection and Renovation

CSIS Americas senior fellow Ryan C. Berg and senior associate Alexandra Winkler assess Venezuela's recent regional elections and negotiations between the regime and opposition in Mexico City and make recommendations for revitalizing the Venezuelan opposition.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler — December 17, 2021