What We Saw Driving Through Venezuela

Our reporter Simon Romero takes a roadtrip from Caracas to Cumaná in Venezuela, showing the multiple military checkpoints the regime has along the coast, a constant reminder of the state’s presence.

By Simon Romero, Leila Medina, Thomas Vollkommer, Joey Sendaydiego and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez

June 1, 2026