This is Part 3 of 3 of the Venezuela 101 series: a foundational history of Venezuela. This episode is a concise history of Venezuela from 2013 - early 2026, designed for those who know little to nothing about Venezuela. This episode covers:

Chávez’s death and Maduro’s fragile rise to power

Oil collapse, hyperinflation, and economic freefall

Daily life under shortages, black markets, and repression

Mass protests, loss of legitimacy, and historic migration

U.S. sanctions, drug accusations, and Maduro’s 2026 capture

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