What is Chavismo – and is it dead after US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Priyanka ShankarJanuary 9, 2026 at 06:54 AM

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Chavismo, the left-wing populist ideology founded by former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, is rooted in anti-imperialism and social reforms. The ideology, inspired by Simon Bolivar, aims to reduce poverty and inequality through social welfare programs and nationalizing industries. It also confronts what it views as imperialist policies from countries like the US. Following the US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in January 2026, questions have emerged about the future and viability of Chavismo in Venezuela. The article explores the origins and tenets of Chavismo to assess whether it remains a living movement or has deviated from its original principles. Chavismo is supported by parties like the United Socialist Party of Venezuela, Revolutionary Movement Tupamaro, and Fatherland for All.

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Revolutionary Movement Tupamaro 30% Simon Bolivar 40% United Socialist Party of Venezuela 40% Caracas ×250% Donald Trump 60% United States ×570% Venezuela ×480% Nicolas Maduro (Maduro) ×280% Hugo Chavez ×690%

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chavismo 100% hugo chavez 90% anti-imperialism 80% venezuela 80% socialism 70% us relations 60% social reforms 50% nicolas maduro 50% populist ideology 40%

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