The Collapse of Venezuela and Its Impact on the Region.

VENEZUELAN economy, 1958-; POLITICAL violence; VENEZUELAN social conditions, 1999-; VIOLENCE; FOREIGN relations of the United States, 2017-

The article discusses the impact of the collapse of the economy of Venezuela and the increasing criminal and political violence in the country on the neighboring countries in the region. Topics include an overview of the situation in the country, potential scenarios for Venezuela based on assumptions on which side prevails and whether violence is sustained or dissipates, and recommendations for the U.S. in addressing crisis in Venezuela.