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Venezuela Needs an Economic Overhaul—and it Should Start With Oil

Whatever the outcome of the current collision between Venezuela and the United States, the Venezuelan economy is heading into another severe economic crisis. Simply put, years of gross mismanagement, ...
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Economists warn Venezuela's fragile economy won't withstand war with the US., despite Maduro's defiance: report

Since rising to power in Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro has relied on patriotic and confrontational rhetoric, frequently criticizing the United States and other Western powers. For years he has spoken out ...
The New York Times

Oil Tanker Seizure Hits Venezuela’s Lifeblood. Here’s What to Know.

Seizures of more tankers could put a stranglehold on Venezuela’s economy, which is exceptionally dependent on oil to keep the government running and pay for basic necessities. Seizures of more tankers ...
Foreign Policy

How Oil Came to Define Venezuela’s Economy

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The New York Times

U.S. Steps Up Campaign Against Maduro in Seizing Tanker Off Venezuela

The seizure comes as the United States builds up its forces in the Caribbean as part of a campaign against President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela. By Tyler Pager Eric Schmitt and Nicholas Nehamas ...
The National Interest

Venezuela Needs an Economic Overhaul—and it Should Start With Oil

The growing US-Venezuela confrontation is fueling talk of regime change, but its success will depend on a viable economic plan for reconstruction. Whatever the outcome of the current collision between ...