The Maduro‑aligned government structure in Venezuela remains in place as the former vice president is sworn in to lead the country, denouncing U.S. actions. Armed pro‑government militias are reportedly patrolling streets and targeting people who support the U.

U.S. policy faces cascading pressures linked to energy markets, migration flows, and regional diplomacy, yet the structure of the Venezuelan state constrains the impact of any external move. The resulting environment forces officials to operate with limited leverage while absorbing the effects of a crisis unfolding beyond their control.

A clear look at Venezuela’s major religions, social balance, and the growing intersection of faith and politics.

Trump’s national-security team, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, homeland security adviser Stephen Miller and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, are working through a post-Maduro governance structure for Venezuela,