Even with the term "banana republic" there was an economic endgame in sight (e.g. cheaper fruit).
This current Venezuela farce has absolutely no redeeming qualities unless you're a member of the ruling elite (of Venezuela).
By your reasoning, every economic and/or political collapse in Central/South America can be blamed on the history of United States intervention, absolving the government of all accountability.
That said, I think it's possible the revolution has deteriorated since the death of Chavez and that corruption is indeed rife. I'm just wary given the history of propaganda.
I also think its possible that the administration still has popular support in spite of its real problems, given the violent right-wing nature of the opposition and the apparent lack of credible evidence suggesting otherwise.
> the violent right-wing nature of the opposition and the apparent lack of credible evidence suggesting otherwise.
People in Venezuela have lost 19 pounds on average in the past couple of years. Take a look at the exchange rates. What is the profit for "right-wing" groups?
Looks like the US need some left wing rule. But yeah this is fake news. Don't lie to pretend you have a point kiddo.
https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/2172028...
The last time I checked, the Economist is a fairly neutral news organization.
Although el gordo Maduro hasn't had too much trouble finding rice and beans, by the look of things.
How do you know that a country lost weight? They didn't show how they got these numbers, just said it as an IMF forecast. This is plain simple manipulation. It is a shame that my first comment got so many downvotes.
If you distrust all news sources that disagree with your point of view, I don't know what else to say.
This study was conducted by Venezuelan universities.
What argument would you want to hear that would make you decide that Venezuela is a hideously mismanaged dictatorship? They can't keep up production of oil, which is their (95%) only source of foreign reserves.
You seem to discredit research done by native institutions and distrust mainstream media.
I hear Victoria falls is really nice. And you can prove all the propoganda wrong. Good luck. Bring some hard currency.
People in Caracas will jack you for a biscuit and 10 (amercian) bucks.
Yes, a Bolivarian paradise. Have fun at Victoria falls.
Btw, I'm more chino than gringo. Just so you know.