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202622 minPG-13current-affairs

VICE Inside Venezuela

202622 minPG-13current-affairs

In Venezuela, Shane Smith and Alex Chitty reflect on their past reporting amid the country's political transition following Nicolás Maduro's capture.

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VICE Inside Venezuela

2026• 22 minPG-13

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In Venezuela, Shane Smith and Alex Chitty reflect on their past reporting amid the country's political transition following Nicolás Maduro's capture.

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In 2026, Venezuela faces a new political landscape following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Shane Smith and longtime VICE producer Alex Chitty reflect on their extensive reporting in the country, revisiting significant moments from their past, including an embedded shoot with cocaine traffickers in West Africa and coverage of Caracas during its peak violence. They analyze the transformation of Venezuela's societal conditions and discuss the implications of Maduro's removal for the nation's future amid ongoing political transition.

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