Rogue State Venezuela
Who protects the nation and people, when institutions vanish?
4.7 (17)
36 mins
Explore how Venezuela’s collapse was shaped by a leader who replaced institutions with loyalty, armed gangs, and shadow finances while the world debated how to respond. Discover how internal decay, illicit oil routes, and weak external pressure let authoritarian control survive despite economic ruin.
Ep 1:
From Oil Dream to Iron Fist
From Chávez's oil-fueled revolution to Maduro's brutal grip, discover how Venezuela's democracy crumbled into repression, economic ruin, and rule by armed colectivos.
Ep 2:
Ballots, Bitcoin, and Broken Trust
Elections became theater and crypto became a weapon—explore how Maduro rigged votes and launched the Petro to dodge sanctions and cling to power.
Ep 3:
Washington's Fumble, A World on Notice
Inside Washington's bungled response to Maduro, and how Venezuela's digital currency gambit hints at a looming global fight over sanctions and sovereignty.
Ep 4:
The Wreckage Left Behind
Beyond the headlines lies staggering human suffering—poverty, violence, and exile—as Venezuela's collapse exposes democracy's fragile, artificial foundations built on oil money.
Discussions (11)
Harry
Level 8 · 7 mo agoMaduro is pure incompetence
Isidore
Level 2 · 7 mo agoMaduro turned the oil reserves into a crypto rug pull. Even my bulk cards hold value better than the Bolivar. Takes 5 mins to see the scam mate!
Clifton
Level 8 · 7 mo agoRogue state is a stretch.
