From Bolívar to Maduro: How Venezuela Lost Its Way — and What Comes Next скачать в хорошем качестве

From Bolívar to Maduro: How Venezuela Lost Its Way — and What Comes Next

Standing in front of the Simón Bolívar statue in Washington, D.C. — a gift from Venezuela in 1955 — I reflect on how far the country has drifted from its ideals of independence and prosperity. In this video, I break down how Nicolás Maduro ruled Venezuela for more than a decade, tightening control, disputing elections, crushing dissent, and presiding over one of the worst economic collapses in modern history. While Maduro was not a mass-killing dictator like others in history, his corruption, authoritarianism, and misrule destroyed institutions, triggered hyperinflation, collapsed tourism and business, and forced millions of Venezuelans to flee just to survive. I also explain how charisma and populism helped maintain a small but loyal base, how wealth was wiped out at every level of society, and why this moment represents both danger and opportunity. Finally, we look ahead — what stabilization could mean for oil, real estate, business, tourism, and when Venezuela might once again be safe for visitors and investors. This isn’t about politics alone — it’s about how a country lost its way, and whether it can finally begin again.