Venezuela, a Failing State

11/22/2016

This article from The New Yorker provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing political and economic crisis in Venezuela, describing it as a failing state. The author discusses the country's history of oil wealth and corruption, which eventually led to economic mismanagement and the unraveling of its social fabric. The article describes the scarcity of basic goods, such as food and medicine, and the rise of violence and political repression. It also highlights the government's attempts to control the media and suppress dissent. Ultimately, the article presents a bleak picture of Venezuela's current state and the challenges it faces in finding a way forward.

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