Venezuela

Venezuela’s Plight Is Not a Typo

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Venezuela’s Plight Is Not a Typo

I recently read an article in a local paper about the desperate situation in Venezuela. It told the doleful tale of an economy in crisis with shortages, blackouts and widespread corruption. At a certain point, the article mentioned that the average worker’s wage was about one dollar… a month! I did a double-take at the … Read more

Three Considerations About What Happened in Venezuela

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Three Considerations About What Happened in Venezuela

The New Year entered with a blaze. In the early morning of January 3, American forces penetrated a Venezuelan security compound and whisked away President Nicolas Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges in America. What opposition forces have tried to accomplish for years, U.S. special forces achieved in less than three hours. … Read more