Venezuela
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Could Venezuela’s turmoil create a South American refugee crisis?
Speed Read Thousands fleeing country as president promises ‘magic formula’ to get country back on track
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South Africa’s ANC calls for compulsory land seizures
Speed Read Fear grow among majority white landowners that country could follow Zimbabwe into violence and economic chaos
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Venezuela inflation to hit 1,000,000% by year’s end
Speed Read Calls to ‘dollarise’ the country likely to fall on deaf ears as country nears collapse
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Who tried to assassinate Nicolas Maduro?
Speed Read Venezuelan president blames Colombia, right-wing opposition and exiles in Florida for failed drone strike
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How Nicolas Maduro won crisis election
In Depth Opposition boycott handed socialist incumbent victory despite record low approval ratings
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Oil prices hit four-year high
Speed Read US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal, deteriorating situation in Venezuela and Opec cuts drive up Brent Crude prices
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Venezuela: 68 dead in police station fire
Speed Read Blaze reportedly started after rioting prisoners set fire to mattresses in attempted breakout
By The Week Staff Published
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Cuba: the end of the Castro era
Speed Read Cuba at a crossroads as National Assembly prepares to vote for first president outside the Castro family in over 60 years
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Venezuelan opposition urges UN not to attend presidential election
Speed Read Critics say global body’s presence would legitimise President Nicolas Maduro’s ‘rigged’ vote
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Petro: Can Venezuela’s oil-backed cryptocurrency save its economy?
Speed Read Beleaguered government is hoping to raise over $1bn from sale which begins today
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Why the US condemns Venezuela but is silent on Honduras
In Depth In Depth: America’s shifting human rights policy highlights history of double standards
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Venezuelan opposition banned from presidential election
Speed Read Three major parties barred by Nicolas Maduro following boycott of mayoral elections
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Venezuela election 'tampered with', says voting firm
Speed Read Company boss claims turnout was 'manipulated' by a million people
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Venezuela: Is Nicolas Maduro's 'sham' election a tipping point?
In Depth Election of 'temporary parliament' sparks fury at home and abroad
By The Week Staff Published
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