Caracas

Caracas's risk score is 11 points above the base, indicating a slight increase in overall volatility. The city's profile reflects a 2% decrease in food-related risk and a 95% increase in conflict-related risk, signifying high turbulence in these areas. Government, climate, health, and water risks remain unchanged, signifying steady conditions across other indicators.

Recent events contributing to this profile include:

• On January 3rd, 2026, U.S forces launched airstrikes on several Venezuelan military and communications infrastructure, specifically anti-aircraft artillery,
• Following the airstrikes, forces then captured Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores from their estate in Caracas. Both are now in custody within the United States, facing several charges related to narcoterrorism, drug-trafficking, and weapons-related charges.
• Maduro has been accused of protecting criminal organizations, assisting and profiting off drug- and human-trafficking operations