Oil Competition and Internal Power Struggles in Post-Maduro Venezuela
Authors: Avery Kachmarsky & Isiah Rapirap
Editor: Ksenia Luzkho
Following the removal of Nicolás Maduro, political instability in Venezuela continues as systemic corruption remains deeply entrenched, further eroding public trust in state institutions. The security landscape remains precarious, with corruption weakening the effectiveness of internal security forces and armed non-state groups continuing to engage in criminal activities across Venezuelan territory.
This report examines how Venezuela’s ongoing instability is exacerbated by competition for control of its oil sector and future energy revenues, undermining efforts to stabilize the country.
