Np, There are also corruption issues as well, but much like with Brazil, it is difficult to tell how much is just 'politics as usual' and how much is actually 'really bad political harm causing' corruption.
However, keep in mind that much of what is considered 'corruption' in Venezuela is called 'lobbying' in the U.S. so again, difficult to tell, and the fact that it is even prosecuted at all, let alone on the books as a crime should generally be seen as a good thing.
It's a big ol' complex nation, and I highly recommend reading telesur, even if they do sometimes overemphasize the socialist nature of the project imo.
Thanks for the great explanation of the situation!
Np, There are also corruption issues as well, but much like with Brazil, it is difficult to tell how much is just 'politics as usual' and how much is actually 'really bad political harm causing' corruption.
However, keep in mind that much of what is considered 'corruption' in Venezuela is called 'lobbying' in the U.S. so again, difficult to tell, and the fact that it is even prosecuted at all, let alone on the books as a crime should generally be seen as a good thing.
It's a big ol' complex nation, and I highly recommend reading telesur, even if they do sometimes overemphasize the socialist nature of the project imo.