A build-up of military assets in the region and a series of fatal strikes on alleged drug boats enflame relations between Washington and Caracas.
Recent killings in Michoacán are pressing the government to redefine its security strategy.
The country is experiencing an unprecedented security crisis ahead of the February 2026 election.
Governance is being questioned across the region amid interconnected security and economic challenges.
Previous transitions out of dictatorships in Brazil and Chile may provide a roadmap if U.S. pressure prompts Venezuelan generals to act.
How is the U.S. administration furthering its national security agenda in the Americas?
More than 125,000 people have gone missing in the country. President Sheinbaum has called the problem "a national priority."