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From Hugo Chavez To Nicolas Maduro, Why Is The US Orchestrating Power Games In Venezuela? Venezuela has been a battleground of political turmoil for over two decades, with tensions between the Venezuelan government and the United States playing a central role. Starting with Hugo Chavez’s temporary ousting in 2002—an event he blamed on US interference—Venezuela’s leadership has consistently accused the US of attempting to undermine its sovereignty. This strained relationship has carried through to the presidency of Nicolás Maduro, Chavez’s successor, whose rule has been marked by economic collapse, accusations of human rights abuses and a highly contested 2024 election.The US, alongside Latin American nations like Brazil, Peru and Chile, recognised opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the rightful winner of the election, heightening the political crisis. Maduro’s government has fiercely rejected these claims, blaming US sanctions for Venezuela’s woes and accusing Washington of orchestrating sabotage, including alleged involvement in nationwide power outages. Meanwhile, global powers like Russia and China continue to support Maduro, viewing the US actions as attempts at imperialist dominance.This geopolitical divide has worsened Venezuela’s instability, prompting mass migration across Latin America. While the international community remains divided, the country’s future hangs in the balance, as Maduro holds onto power amid increasing pressure from both domestic opposition and foreign powers.