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Armed demonstrators march in support of President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, on Sept. 23, 2025. AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos

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

How various factions respond to the Trump administration’s threat to be the de facto ruler of the country could quickly inflame domestic tensions and lead to conflict.
Under increasing attack from the opposition and most of the international community, Maduro perpetuates himself in power by combining popularity with controversial actions of political control, repression and economic support from China and Russia. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix

Maduro: another term amid legitimacy crisis and escalating external tensions

The opposition and a large part of the international community point to the recently announced constitutional reform as a new government ploy.
Supporters of President Nicolás Maduro hold drawings of him and late President Hugo Chávez during a closing reelection campaign rally in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, May 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

In Venezuela, to do research is to fight for civilization

As Venezuela’s May 20 election approaches, scholars and students at the country’s autonomous universities continue the fight for knowledge and freedom.

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