Understanding and Anticipating Venezuelan Government Actions

Explore an in-depth analysis of Venezuela’s political landscape following the January 2026 US operation to capture Nicolás Maduro. This executive summary examines Acting President Delcy Rodríguez’s transition strategy, her pragmatic re-engagement with Washington, and the internal threats posed by PSUV rivals like Diosdado Cabello. Gain insights into the “three-phase” US plan for stabilization, the 2026 Organic Hydrocarbons Law reforms, and the outlook for economic recovery versus the existential threat of competitive elections.