Chavismo shifts religious allies: less Catholic hierarchy, more evangelical and charismatic leaders

Venezuela's ruling Chavismo movement is diversifying its religious interlocutors, moving away from the traditional Catholic hierarchy toward evangelical and charismatic leaders. This shift reflects a strategic realignment to consolidate political support among evangelical communities, which have grown in influence. The change may signal a recalibration of state-church relations in Venezuela, with potential implications for domestic political alliances.