Distrust, desertions, and dwindling bonuses undermine Socialist Party’s grip on Venezuela


FILE PHOTO: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro greets supporters as he takes part in a march with young members of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in Caracas, Venezuela, November 13, 2025. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo

(Reuters) Feb 8 - On the edge of Venezuela’s main oil city Maracaibo, members of a local branch of the ruling socialist ‌party went door-to-door in the weeks after U.S. forces captured President Nicolas Maduro, asking residents if they still supported the party that has run the country for nearly 20 years. The result: about half of members said they no longer did.

“The response is very bad,” said a person who helped lead the ‌effort. “There is division among us.”

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz, Iran UN envoy says
Polish president vetoes EU defence loan bill
Colombia's Petro, Trump spoke on phone, Trump said Petro welcome in U.S
UN mission says Venezuela's repressive apparatus persists after Maduro ouster
Canada, Mexico say trilateral deal is key ahead of talks to review USMCA
U.S. stocks close lower
Synagogue attacked in U.S. state of Michigan, suspect killed
US Navy could escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz with international coalition, Bessent says
Crude futures settle higher
IAEA director discusses non-proliferation with head of Russia's Rosatom

Others Also Read