#Maduro

Venezuela has been through a tough geopolitical spell. Under current President Nicolas Maduro, the country has known inflation struggles and poverty, and has become a pariah on the international scene. Yet, a butterfly effect from the Russian invasion of Ukraine has created new opportunities for the autocratic regime, which is enjoying a breather…

10 years ago, Hugo Chávez ordered to close all casinos and bingo halls in Venezuela. The measure left more than 100000 unemployed and dozens of huge abandoned buildings. Now, his successor has authorized the operation of 30 establishments throughout the country. It is another sign of the liberal turn that the Government has been taking, cornered by…