The crisis and the polarization that have put Venezuela in the international media spotlight are often beyond the comprehension of those watching the situation unfold, whether from up close or from afar.
For Venezuelans, the rise of Chavism as the so-called socialism of the 21st century, the oil crisis, the constitutional changes, the protests, the violence and the economic crisis seem to be unrelenting. At the same time, the political drama makes things even more confusing.