Crisis in Venezuela - Maduro's ongoing power struggle | DW Documentary

Summary by Krater

This video details the political survival and enduring power of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela amidst severe economic crisis, international sanctions, and political opposition, notably led by Juan Guaidó and Edmundo González Urrutia. It explores his consolidation of power through alliances with Russia, Cuba, and Iran, and the systematic suppression of opposition figures.

From the video

Answers: How has Nicolás Maduro managed to stay in power in Venezuela despite severe economic crisis and international pressure?

• Venezuelan politics
• Nicolás Maduro regime
• US sanctions on Venezuela
• Venezuelan opposition
• Operation Libertad
• Human rights violations in Venezuela

What it concludes

• Nicolás Maduro utilized the global energy crisis following the Russian invasion of Ukraine to regain political influence internationally.
• Maduro's regime implemented a systematic policy of human rights violations and surveillance to control the country and suppress the opposition.
• Severe international sanctions and economic mismanagement devastated Venezuela's economy, leading to hyperinflation and mass emigration.
• The opposition under Juan Guaidó and Edmundo González Urrutia failed to dislodge Maduro, as he maintained the crucial backing of the military and key international allies.
• Despite diplomatic isolation and a flawed democratic process, Maduro remains in power, supported by strategic partnerships with global powers like China, Russia, and Iran.