The Latest Breaking News from Chavismo

Venezuela’s ruling party unity cracks as Delcy Rodríguez shifts Chávez-era policies

Venezuela's ruling party is facing internal divisions after 27 years of unity

The Independent UK · Jun 1

Chavismo has adapted before – but can Venezuela’s leftist ideology become US friendly and survive?

When the Trump administration sent in a team of U.S. special forces on Jan. 3, 2026, to extract Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, the operation fell short of full-scale regime change.

The Conversation · Jan 19

Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is being stretched — if it breaks, numerous armed groups may be drawn into messy split

The immediate political void left in Venezuela by Nicolás Maduro’s abrupt removal from power has been filled by the former vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, who was sworn in as interim president on Jan. 5, 2026.

The Conversation · Jan 6

Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his loyalty vs punishment strategy is hard to crack

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was once critical of English

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025

Maduro: another term amid legitimacy crisis and escalating external tensions

President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela’s inauguration for a third consecutive term comes amid escalating internal and international tensions.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2025

How Venezuela’s opposition proved its election win: ‘A brilliant political move’

A meticulously planned operation with tens of thousands of volunteers succeeded in gathering 83% of voting tallies

The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2024

Venezuela's Maduro considers further embracing authoritarianism to stay in power

An analysis by International Crisis Group showed that Chavismo is committed to staying in power

Latin Times · Jul 4, 2024