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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV) are confronting a critical internal crisis as increasing desertions and plummeting morale among rank-and-file members threaten their long-standing political dominance across the country. This systemic fracture has intensified throughout 2024 following a disputed presidential election, as the government struggles to maintain loyalty through traditional patronage networks amidst a prolonged economic collapse. The erosion of support is largely driven by the party's inability to provide sufficient financial incentives, as hyperinflation has rendered state bonuses and subsidies virtually worthless for the average Venezuelan citizen. Historically, the PSUV has relied on the 'carnet de la patria' (homeland card) system to distribute food, medicine, and monetary bonuses in exchange for political subservience and participation in electoral rallies. However, investigative reports and interviews with former party activists reveal that these payouts are no longer keeping pace with the cost of basic goods. This financial strain has led to a wave of quiet desertions, with local coordinators and community leaders—once the backbone of the Chavismo movement—abandoning their posts either to flee the country or to join the growing ranks of the opposition. Furthermore, the atmosphere within the party has become increasingly characterized by paranoia and distrust. High-ranking officials have reportedly intensified surveillance of their subordinates to prevent further defections, leading to a breakdown in communication and administrative efficiency. While the state continues to project an image of unity through national television, the reality on the ground suggests a hollowing out of the Socialist Party’s infrastructure. Without the economic resources to buy loyalty or the ideological fervor to inspire it, the Venezuelan government faces its most precarious internal situation since Maduro took office, signaling a potential shift in the nation's political landscape.