Venezuela's oil production is rebounding as tanker ships return to its coast, yet Maduro's recent election is criticized for lack of fairness. Things seemed to be looking up for Venezuela in 2022. Following years of authoritarian rule and withering economic sanctions, President Nicolás Maduro had a»»»

In 2022, Venezuela saw a glimmer of hope with a U.S. permit allowing Chevron to export Venezuelan oil, boosting the economy despite disputed presidential election results. Venezuela's state coffers benefited from the oil exports, but critics argue the permit has not promoted democracy, and revoking»»»