World Venezuela’s mafia state under Nicolas Maduro is almost over. We can finally push him and his thugs out. January 24, 2019 Juan Carlos Hidalgo, Opinion contributor Comments Off on Venezuela’s mafia state under Nicolas Maduro is almost over. We can finally push him and his thugs out. A timely combination of increased international pressure and a revitalized opposition could prove to be the game-changer for Venezuelans.