Venezuela is closer than ever to a full-blown humanitarian crisis, with its population being unable to satisfy dietary requirements amidst a climate of hyperinflation and collapse of national productivity. The government, instead of formulating a clear exit strategy, is forcing supermarkets and consumer goods manufacturers to cut prices at severe losses, in a move that […]
Regardless of mainstream reservations, rampant speculation, and a near-certain chance of bust, Bitcoin is here to stay. Cryptocurrencies will transform the way we identify, manage and mitigate political risks across borders – and Venezuela offers a perfect case study. Understanding the hype Regular descent into what is only retrospectively described as insanity has been a […]
When I last wrote about Venezuela in May, protests raged across the country. They derived from the ruling regime-controlled Supreme Court attempting to wrest power away from the National Assembly, Venezuela’s federal legislature and last vestige of opposition voices in the government. The move was met with harsh criticism at home and abroad, and President […]
President Trump issues his first set of remarks at the United Nations. He highlighted the importance of national sovereignty and collective action.
On the road of corruption, there must often be a legal shield in order to protect past crimes committed by a government with its hands in the public purse.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro continues to crack down on opposition and protests to his increasingly authoritarian government.
Venezuela witnessed an upheaval in the national legislature and the ban of the leading opposition figure from running for office, resulting in massive protests and violent clashes with police.
A currency shakeup, corruption probes on the oil industry, and a growing crackdown against political opponents. Venezuela’s situation demands our attention.
The country’s supreme court blocked a recall referendum that could have removed Maduro from power. The country’s struggles continue, but there is some hope.
Here is an update on the situation in Venezuela: from oil corruption, to government layoffs, to a border rush into Colombia.
Venezuelans have been suffering from many hardships in recent months, including a plummeting economy, food shortages, and electricity rationing.
Problems for Venezuela and its president Nicolas Maduro continue to mount as the country heads inexorably towards its collapse.
While Latin America is slowly turning its back away from populist policies, it looks like North America might give it a shot.
Devaluation is the word of the day in oil exporting countries. Whether it is the Nigerian naira, the Venezuelan bolívar, or the Russian rouble, low oil prices are wreaking havoc in oil exporting economies and on their national currencies.
Chavez’s 21st century socialism has failed, pushing Venezuela to the brink of a major humanitarian crisis.