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Venezuela Braces for a Tough 2015

Dec 5, 2014 | 10:00 GMT

Venezuela Braces for a Rough Year Ahead
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (C) and president of the national assembly, Diosdado Cabello (2-L), stand among other officials and guests during the United Socialist Party of Venezuela's annual congress, July 31.

(JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images)

Summary

Venezuela's increasingly desperate economic circumstances are affecting the government's popularity: As public finances dry up, so does support for the ruling party. In 2015, President Nicolas Maduro and the United Socialist Party of Venezuela will struggle — and possibly fail — to maintain stability.

Continuing economic problems will complicate the ruling party's ability to govern effectively. ...

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