Venezuela’s political culture is shaped by strongman rule, oil dependence and military dominance. From caudillos to Chávez and Maduro, weak institutions, populism and reliance on oil rents repeatedly undermined democracy and enabled authoritarian control.

The history of Venezuelan power: What it reveals about the country’s political culture

He and his wife, Cilia Flores, were flown by helicopter to the federal facility and are due to appear in Manhattan federal court as soon as Monday, according to a Justice Department official.

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Will the Coronavirus crisis end Nicolas Maduro's grip on power or will it make it worse? What's in store for Venezuela? WION's Palki Sharma put these questions to Venezuelan leader Juan Guaido in an exclusive conversation.

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The history of Venezuelan power: What it reveals about the country’s political culture

Why is the Brooklyn federal jail holding Nicolás Maduro considered ‘hell hole’?

Gravitas Exclusive: Juan Guaido calls for India's help amid Covid-19 outbreak