Who controls Venezuela?
Who controls Venezuela?
Nicolás Maduro has been the president of Venezuela since 14 April 2013, when he won the second presidential election after Chávez’s death, with 50.61% of the votes against the opposition’s candidate Henrique Capriles Radonski, who had 49.12% of the votes.
Who is the head of government in Venezuela?
President of Venezuela
| President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela | |
|---|---|
| Presidential Standard of Venezuela | |
| Incumbent Nicolás Maduro since 19 April 2013 | |
| Style | Mr. President (Señor Presidente) or His Excellency |
| Member of | Cabinet |
What countries operate under socialism?
Marxist–Leninist states
| Country | Since | Party |
|---|---|---|
| People’s Republic of China | 1 October 1949 | Communist Party of China |
| Republic of Cuba | 1 January 1959 | Communist Party of Cuba |
| Lao People’s Democratic Republic | 2 December 1975 | Lao People’s Revolutionary Party |
| Democratic People’s Republic of Korea | 9 September 1948 | Worker’s Party of Korea |
What type of economy is Venezuela?
Venezuela has a largely command economy in which the central government directs the economy regarding the production and distribution of goods. Venezuela is a member of the Common Market of the South (Mercosur).
Is Venezuela a US ally?
The United States and Venezuela have had no formal diplomatic ties since January 23, 2019, but continue to have relations under Juan Guaidó, who is recognized by at least 57 countries, including the United States, as Interim President.
What’s the population of the state of Zulia?
Catatumbo lightning. Zulia State ( Spanish: Estado Zulia, IPA: [esˈtaðo ˈsulja]) is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is Maracaibo. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 3,704,404, the largest population among Venezuela’s states.
When did Zulia become a part of Venezuela?
History. During the Spanish colonial period, its lands were part of the Venezuela Province until 1676, when its lands were added to the Province of Mérida del Espiritu Santo de la Grita, becoming the province Espiritu Santo de Maracaibo, or Maracaibo Province. In 1789, the province covered the territory of the current Venezuelan states of Zulia,…
When did the Falcon and Zulia states separate?
Federal government orders in 1881 created the combined Falcón Zulia state. Its autonomous state status continued until April 1, 1890, when congress legislated the separation of the Falcon-Zulia State. It suffered further territorial changes towards the end of the 19th century, until the current delimitation in 1899 was finally drawn.
