ASSESSMENTS

Venezuela Braces for a Tough 2015

Dec 5, 2014 | 10:00 GMT

Venezuela Braces for a Rough Year Ahead
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (C) and president of the national assembly, Diosdado Cabello (2-L), stand among other officials and guests during the United Socialist Party of Venezuela's annual congress, July 31.

(JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images)

Summary

Venezuela's increasingly desperate economic circumstances are affecting the government's popularity: As public finances dry up, so does support for the ruling party. In 2015, President Nicolas Maduro and the United Socialist Party of Venezuela will struggle — and possibly fail — to maintain stability.

Continuing economic problems will complicate the ruling party's ability to govern effectively. ...

Keep Reading

Register to read three free articles

Proceed to sign up

Register Now

Already have an account?

Sign In