Venezuela Crisis: US Strikes and Maduro Capture Explained
Why in the news
Trump announced that the US had hit Venezuela with large military strikes and taken Maduro and his wife into custody.
Venezuela at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capital | Caracas |
| Region | Northern South America |
| Currency | Bolivar, with dollars widely used |
| System | Presidential republic |
| Land neighbours | Colombia (west), Brazil (south), Guyana (east) |
Politics and economy
- The economy is oil-dominated; reserves in the Orinoco Belt are among the largest proven in the world.
Exam angle
- Capital and currency of Venezuela.
- Neighbours by direction: Colombia, Brazil, Guyana.
- Oil region: Orinoco Belt.