Venezuela’s Choking Points: Here’s Where Maduro Gets His Revenue

The struggle for control of Venezuela is not only about securing the military’s support or holding the streets. It is also about how much of the country’s dwindling financial resources President Nicolas Maduro can keep his hands on.

The U.S., backed by Brazil, Canada and others, has recognized Juan Guaido, the National Assembly leader, as Venezuela’s legitimate president, and is trying to channel as much of the country’s income to him as possible. The Trump administration tightened the screws with a de-facto block on exports of Venezuelan oil to the U.S.