Global Journalist

Global Journalist: Venezuela's Descent


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When you think of humanitarian crises, they’re usually caused by war or some natural disaster like a drought or earthquake. But in Venezuela today millions of people face shortages of food and medicines for a different reason: the spectacular mismanagement of its economy. By one estimate, Venezuelans spend an average of 35 hours a month standing in lines to buy food. All of this has led to huge protests against President Nicolás Maduro’s government and an effort by the opposition to recall him
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Global JournalistBy Jason McLure

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