Having continued Hugo Chávez's socialist-populist economic policies, a panicked President Maduro finds his party's dominance in jeopardy as elections approach in Venezuela.
Peace talks with FARC hit a speed bump recently when Colombia’s president met privately with Venezuela’s opposition leader. A settlement remains within reach.
While Washington waits for a recount to recognize Nicolás Maduro as Hugo Chávez’s successor, the new Venezuelan president is busy shoring up allies with petro power.