United Socialist Party of Venezuela

The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) is the political party founded by Nicolás Maduro and guided by former leader Hugo Chávez. It promotes socialism, emphasizing state control over key industries, social welfare programs, and economic equality. The party seeks to reshape Venezuela's political and economic systems based on socialist principles, aiming to reduce inequality and increase government influence. PSUV has been the dominant party in Venezuela’s political landscape since Chávez’s presidency, and it plays a central role in implementing government policies aligned with socialist ideology.