Crises of the Development of Modern Political System of Venezuela
The factors of socio-economic and political crises in Venezuela at the turn of the century are analyzed. The methodological basis of the analysis is a structural-functional approach, according to which the stability of the political system is evaluated from the standpoint of its ability to perform basic functions. Attention is drawn to changes in the political system of Venezuela, during the presidency of Hugo Chavez. The conclusion about the decrease in stability of the political system in the context of the current power crisis and the increasing influence of destabilizing factors is made.