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Venezuela

A South American presidential republic, Venezuela lives under an authoritarian regime of socialist and nationalist orientation, marked by concentration of power, a prolonged economic crisis, and heavy emigration of its population.

Predominant spectrum
Left
Linked ideology
Bolivarian Socialism
Closest personality
Nicolás Maduro
Flag: Venezuela

Political topics

Profile across mindedfolk

  • Structure

    Strong · Unitary
    Federal16%
    Unitary84%
  • Representation

    Strong · Autocracy
    Democracy23%
    Autocracy78%
  • Power

    Strong · Security
    Security78%
    Liberty23%
  • Immigration

    Leaning · Multiculturalism
    Assimilation43%
    Multiculturalism58%
  • Nationalism

    Balanced
    Internationalist44%
    Nationalist56%
  • Economy

    Very strong · Public
    Public91%
    Private9%
  • Free market

    Strong · Planning
    Planning82%
    Free market18%
  • Religion

    Balanced
    Irreligious49%
    Religious51%
  • Morality

    Balanced
    Progressive53%
    Traditionalist48%
  • Technology

    Balanced
    Technology50%
    Biology50%

What sets Venezuela apart

Most unusual position

Economy

Leans further toward public than 98% of the 325 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 50Venezuela 91

Of all the topics, Economy is where it stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Nationalism

On Nationalism, it sits practically at the catalog median.

Country median 46Venezuela 44

Here it shares common ground with most countries.