Chaos in Venezuela
January 25, 2018
Key Points: – U.S. remains committed to diplomatic relations with Venezuela – U.S. military will not intervene in power disputes in Venezuela – Maduro’s connections with Iran, Russia, and China are significant considerations for the Trump administration Background: The once prosperous South American nation has been caught in a years-long downward spiral, leading to growing political discontent. Hyperinflation, power outages, and food and medicine shortages have fueled outrage. In response to deteriorating conditions, more than three million Venezuelans have fled the country. Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, was first elected in April 2013 after the death of his socialist mentor and ... Chaos in Venezuela