Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.

Recent killings in Michoacán are pressing the government to redefine its security strategy.

The country is experiencing an unprecedented security crisis ahead of the February 2026 election.

Governance is being questioned across the region amid interconnected security and economic challenges.

Previous transitions out of dictatorships in Brazil and Chile may provide a roadmap if U.S. pressure prompts Venezuelan generals to act.

More than 125,000 people have gone missing in the country. President Sheinbaum has called the problem "a national priority."

The use of deadly force against Venezuelan traffickers marks the beginning of a new strategy. Will it work?