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Venezuela’s Tragedy

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Political violence has erupted in the wake of economic collapse and President Nicolas Maduro's decision to establish a constituent assembly to rewrite the constitution. Opposition is mounting, but can it succeed?

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  1. Odiousness Ratings for Public Debt
    Venezuela economy crisis Federico Parra/Getty Images

    Odiousness Ratings for Public Debt

    Aug 30, 2017 Ricardo Hausmann & Ugo Panizza call for a mechanism to limit corrupt and repressive regimes' access to global capital markets.

  2. We Weep for You, Venezuela
    Venezuela opposition protest Federico Parra/Getty Images

    We Weep for You, Venezuela

    Aug 15, 2017 Juan Manuel Santos calls on the Maduro government to make way for a fair and peaceful end to the country's crisis.

  3. The World’s Duty to Venezuela
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    The World’s Duty to Venezuela

    Aug 10, 2017 Bernard-Henri Lévy laments the international community's complacent response to a slow-motion coup in Latin America.

  4. Venezuela’s Unprecedented Collapse
    President Nicolas Maduro Federico Parra/Getty Images

    Venezuela’s Unprecedented Collapse

    Jul 31, 2017 Ricardo Hausmann points out that the 40% contraction in GDP since 2013 actually understates the economy's decline.

  5. Venezuela’s Freedom Fighters
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    Venezuela’s Freedom Fighters

    Jul 25, 2017 Miguel Rodriguez Mendoza warns that the government's planned constituent assembly election could aggravate civil disorder.

  6. Venezuela’s Rebels With a Cause
    Wuilly Arteaga at a protest in Caracas Carlos Becerra/Getty Images

    Venezuela’s Rebels With a Cause

    Jul 17, 2017 Anne-Marie Slaughter & Fabiana Perera explain why young people are leading the ongoing wave of protests against the Maduro government.

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