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The article reports that well over 150,000 Venezuelans have fled the country in 2015, the highest in more than a decade. Topics include Venezuela being one of Latin America's richest countries before, but President Hugo Chávez creating the diaspora by vowing to break the country's economic elite. Also mentioned are inflation in Venezuela hitting nearly 500 percent in 2016 and 1,600 percent in 2017 as well as how Roymar Bello coped with soaring prices and Bello's boat ride escape.

The article discusses what the author refers to as a resurgence of malaria in Venezuela as of 2016, and it mentions how the disease has returned to the country as a result of an increase in black-market gold mining activities in Venezuela. The World Health Organization's certification of Venezuela's eradication of malaria is assessed, along with the economic aspects of malaria and patients, the health of gold miners, and illegal mines in the country.

Reports that Venezuela's annual inflation rate fell to a three-year low as government-set price controls and an increase in sale of dollars at the official exchange rate slowed price growth during an economic recovery.

Reports that Petroleos de Venezuela, the state oil giant, is embarking on a radical and wide-ranging social spending program that includes building homes, running literacy programs and developing agriculture. Transformation of a state company long run as a private concern into President Hugo Chavez's primary vehicle for social change in the world's fifth-largest oil exporter; Description of Venezuela as oil-rich and poverty-riddled.

The article discusses the economic crisis in Venezuela caused by mismanagement of profits from the state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) and the decline in global oil prices since 2014. Topics covered include the decline of Venezuela's subsidized oil shipments to Cuba, food shortage, the importance of the country's oil wealth to its national identity and sovereignty, importation of oil from the U.S., the struggle of PDVSA to pay for foreign oil, and petroleum leaks.

The article reports on the worsening economic problems of Venezuela including the shutdown of many offices for all but two half-days a week, the rationing of water, the dispute between the government and telephone companies and the planned closure of Coca-Cola Femsa.

The article looks at the economic conditions in Venezuela as of January 24, 2016. Topics discussed include growth of the black market, the country's faltering economy due to the decreasing oil prices and decrease in the value of the Venezuelan bolivar against the U.S. dollar, the sale of defective or damaged toys from China, and state of public transportation in the country.

The article focuses on lives of several young people who have stayed in Venezuela in face of the trend of fleeing the country in search of opportunity, and mentions that many of those who have remained are anchored by financial limitations and family obligations.

An editorial is presented on the crisis facing Venezuela which lost its right to vote in the United Nations General Assembly due to its debts, focusing on the response and efforts of the Organization of American States (OAS) to address the political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

The article discusses the escalation of antigovernment protests in Venezuela as of February 24, 2014, highlighitng growing numbers of residents engaging with Venezuelan National Guardsmen in San Cristóbal, Venezuela. Topics addressed include criticisms of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, concerns with the Venezuelan economy, and increasing violence involved in the protests.

The article reports on the possibility that the price of gasoline in Venezuela in 2014. Particular focus is given to the warning that filling gas tanks at gas stations might cost a lot of money for motorists. The belief of Venezuelan officials that the price increase will probably be gradual is highlighted. The risk to the country's effort to have an inexhaustible wealth due to its economic crisis is discussed.

Corrections to articles regarding the economic crisis in Venezuela, the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court on immigration policies of the Obama administration for undocumented immigrants, and photography exhibition of Lucas Samaras in Manhattan, New York are presented.

The author discusses the support provided by Venezuela citizens and institutions on the effort to remove Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro from his position due to his leadership that results to the shortage of food, increased violence, and shortages of medicine.

The article focuses on victory of the United Socialist Party in Venezuela in December 2015 and legislators aim to pass a law to free political prisoners, including leader of the Popular Will party Leopoldo López and offer views of one of state governor Henrique Capriles on week Venezuela economy.

The author looks at the economic and social impact of Venezuela's booming oil industry. According to the author, the Venezuelan government is spending like never before on social development programs and providing free education, health care and food for the poor. Venezuelans are benefiting from wage increases and various infrastructure projects. Comments from UBS Warburg LCC Latin America economist Michael Gavin are included.

The article comments on the economic conditions of Venezuela. It is commented that President Hugo Chávez Frias's political rhetoric and bashing of American President George W. Bush will not improve the economic conditions of the country. The country is witnessing 20% inflation rate and food shortage. The article comments that the country's currency has lost a fifth of its value since January 2007. Price controls, it is commented, has resulted in scarcity of staples.

The article focuses on the economic growth in Venezuela and its impact on the political campaign of Hugo Cháez in the 2006 presidential election.

Reports on an upsurge in the Venezuelan economy, spurred by oil prices. Increase in production at car plants, pharmaceutical companies, construction companies, and cable television subscriptions; Potential for growth rates of 10 to 12 percent this year, nearly double the government's original forecasts; Impact of the economy's rebound on Venezuela's left-leaning government.

Reports on attempts by the affluent in Venezuela to shelter their fast-depreciating currency in art. Example of how art can flourish in times of crisis; Concern about the Venezuelan economy, hit hard by devastating antigovernment strikes, a 2002 failed coup, and capital flight that has amounted to millions of dollars; Popularity of art stores, art festivals, and individual investment in art.

Focuses on the economy of Venezuela. Decline of the country's economy, which is experiencing its worst year in decades; Conditions in the city of Cua, once a manufacturing hub; Comments of former workers and factory owners; Economic outlook; Role of the government of President Hugo Chávez; Impact on the country's middle class; Why analysts say that Venezuela's economy is far from stable.

Focuses on a national strike in Venezuela aimed at shutting down the economy and toppling President Hugo Chávez. Impact of the strike, including worldwide oil shortages; Friction and violence between supporters of the strike and its opponents.

Reports on the economic troubles of Venezuela, which is experiencing a recession. Details of these troubles, including a cash shortage, an economic downturn and rising unemployment; Effect of political instability stemming from the troubled government of Hugo Chávez on the economy; Outlook for recovery.