Venezuela stands as a prime example of a criminal organization operating like a state, rather than a state functioning as a criminal organization.
This reversal challenges traditional understandings of governance and authority, highlighting how illicit networks can assume control over national institutions and territories.
The situation in Venezuela underscores the complexity of statehood in regions where criminal entities infiltrate political and social structures, blurring the lines between legitimate governance and organized crime.
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5572136-venezuela-threat-us-security/