This Text on Venezuela, including the role of Nicholas Maduro and his arrest on January 3, 2026, explains how an oil-rich country experienced economic collapse, political instability, and social crisis, making it a strong resource for current events, social studies, economics, and world history classrooms. Written in student-friendly language, this resource helps students understand Venezuela’s oil economy, government policies, hyperinflation, shortages, and mass migration through clear, structured reading passages and flexible activities.

What’s included in this resource:

3 pages of reading passages covering:
Venezuela’s oil wealth and dependence on oil
Government policies and leadership under Hugo Chávez and Nicholas Maduro
Causes of economic crisis, hyperinflation, shortages, and migration
The arrest of Nicholas Maduro
Flexible worksheet options, allowing teachers to choose activities based on student needs:
Questions requiring full-sentence answers
True or False questions
Multiple Choice questions
CLOZE (fill-in-the-blank) activity
Word Bank vocabulary activity
Word Search
Fill in the Boxes Review Activity
Complete Answer Keys included for all activities

Key Features:

Ideal for current events discussions and analysis
Uses clear, age-appropriate language for complex economic and political topics
Can be used as a main lesson or a supplementary activity
Works well for whole-class instruction, small groups, independent work, or homeschooling
No prep and easy to assign in print or digital formats
Builds reading comprehension, academic vocabulary, and critical thinking skills