Venezuela's Unraveling

Venezuela is one of Latin America's most dynamic and troubled countries. It had been relatively stable during the administration of President Hugo Chavez, but when he died, stability died with him, aided in no small part but the fall of the price of oil. His successor, Nicolas Maduro, is now being challenged not only by Venezuelan citizens, who are angry as they struggle to obtain the most basic living staples and foodstuffs, but also by politicians inside and outside his own political party. His ruling party may not survive the coming collapse, but if it does, it will have the daunting challenge of trying to rebuild the economy.

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A volunteer helps stage U.S. humanitarian aid goods in Cucuta, Colombia, in preparation for an attempt to deliver them to Venezuela on Feb. 23.

Guidance Feb 22, 2019 | 10:30 GMTFeb 22, 2019

A High-Profile Aid Event Presents Maduro With a Lose-Lose Situation

Even if the U.S.-backed effort on Feb. 23 to send humanitarian goods across the border into Venezuela fails, it will draw a hotter media spotlight to the country's political crisis.

Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido take part in a rally to let in U.S. humanitarian aid, in Caracas on Feb. 12, 2019.

Assessments Feb 13, 2019 | 10:00 GMTFeb 13, 2019

Maduro's End Would Be Just the Beginning of Venezuela's Road to Recovery

Growing opposition protests and U.S. sanctions have set the stage for the president’s exit in 2019, leaving behind a crippled and corruption-ridden economy in his place.

Snapshots Feb 5, 2019 | 21:30 GMTFeb 5, 2019

Venezuela: The International Community Begins Preparing for a Post-Maduro World

After four years of economic collapse and more than a decade of economic mismanagement, Venezuela will need foreign assistance -- but this will be costly and will require oversight.

Snapshots Jan 29, 2019 | 02:47 GMTJan 29, 2019

Venezuela: The U.S. Raises the Stakes for Maduro With Oil Sanctions

By redirecting oil revenue away from Venezuela's cash-strapped incumbent government, Washington hopes to bolster the country's internationally-recognized opposition.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, left, meet at the Revolution Palace in Havana on April 21, 2018.

Assessments Jan 26, 2019 | 16:39 GMTJan 26, 2019

Venezuela's Friends and Foes Square Off Over Maduro

The United States and its allies want to see the back of Venezuela's long-time president, but the likes of Cuba and Russia won't let go of him that easily.

Military troops during a ceremony at the Fuerte Tiuna Military Complex in Caracas on Jan. 10.

Assessments Jan 25, 2019 | 22:52 GMTJan 25, 2019

Trouble Awaits Any Military Intervention in Venezuela

President Nicolas Maduro can't rely on the loyalty of his entire armed forces, but that doesn't mean his country would be easy pickings for anyone mulling an intervention.

Juan Guaido, leader of Venezuela's opposition-controlled National Assembly, declares himself interim president during a rally in Caracas against President Nicolas Maduro on Jan. 23, 2019.

On Geopolitics Jan 24, 2019 | 06:00 GMTJan 24, 2019

Venezuela's on a Road to Nowhere Good

A violent transition of power in Caracas is becoming increasingly likely as political instability ramps up and the United States contemplates pushing firmly for change.

By Reggie Thompson