Nicolás Maduro: A Chronicle of Power in Twenty-First-Century Venezuela

Nicolás Maduro examines how political power is built, exercised, and sustained in Venezuela in the twenty-first century through the trajectory of one of its most consequential contemporary figures. Rather than offering a personal biography or an ideological argument, this book presents a documented and contextual political narrative. It traces Nicolás Maduro's rise from his early political formation to his consolidation of power, situating each stage within Venezuela's institutional framework, social dynamics, and international environment.
Structured as a chronological account enriched with thematic analysis, the book reconstructs key moments in recent Venezuelan history: the transition from Hugo Chávez to Maduro, the reconfiguration of state institutions, the role of the armed forces, economic collapse and social crisis, international sanctions, and sustained external pressure. These developments are examined as interconnected processes rather than isolated events.
Drawing on a wide range of sources-including international organizations, official documents, expert analysis, and recognized journalistic reporting-the book provides readers with a clear and balanced framework to understand how power operates and persists in contemporary Venezuela. Covering events through 2025, the work closes without definitive conclusions. Instead, it highlights ongoing processes and presents open analytical scenarios, allowing readers to form their own assessments based on documented evidence and historical context.
Designed for readers seeking understanding rather than advocacy, Nicolás Maduro offers a rigorous yet accessible account of power, institutions, and political continuity in modern Venezuela.