Chavismo celebrates 25 years in power and its continuity is at stake. Confrontation with the US is Maduro's great alibi to justify his incompetence in leading the State, analysts say.

The charismatic ex-military man conquered crowds with the promise of ending poverty. Today, however, the country is mired in an unprecedented economic depression, which, together with continuous political crises, led some seven million - out of a population of 30 million - to migrate. Chavismo has no plans to withdraw. Not a word. "For now and forever"