The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro marks one of the most consequential geopolitical events in recent Latin American history. Whether one supports or opposes the tactics used, it underscores a long-standing reality of Venezuela under Maduro’s tenure: the country became deeply entangled with organized criminal networks, corrupt officials, and transnational trafficking structures that hollowed out state institutions and inflicted immense suffering on its people. Read more…



