Political and Social Problems in Venezuela in the Second Decade of the 21st Century

Abstract

Venezuela, which is the country with the largest documented oil reserves in the world, has been plunged into a political, economic and social crisis for several years, struggling with recession and multi-digit inflation� In the second half of the second decade of the 21st century, the country’s economic and political situation deteriorated� Over a million Venezuelans have already migrated from their country, where there is a lack of basic everyday products, including food, medicines and hygiene products� In relation to this state, part of a discussion is not only the political or economic crisis, but also the humanitarian one� Venezuela’s internal problems also affect security throughout the Latin American region� International institutions and regional organizations are trying to undertake activities aimed at ending the dictatorial rule of President Nicolás Maduro and restoring the country’s democracy and the rule of law� — ABSTRAKT —