Raúl Gallegos traces the roots of Venezuela's current collapse along the lines of its oil-laden history.
Peaceful protests almost always work better than violent ones - even against repressive governments.
Shortages and a crumbling economy have forced Venezuelans to change their eating habits; many are losing weight and battling malnutrition.
The United States has worked under a laissez-faire approach to encourage others to fill a void in regional leadership toward Venezuela, points out AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth.
Despite growing protests and widespread suffering, Venezuela’s president continues to outfox the opposition and foreign critics.
Without economic reform, there’s no immediate way for the government to address Venezuela’s troubles, writes AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth for Barron’s.
Is political change a prerequisite to economic recovery in Venezuela? An investor, two analysts, and one editor discussed this and other questions about the country's turbulent situation.
