
Lights out: Venezuela’s blackout
The Intelligence from The Economist
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Darkness and Division: Venezuela's Crisis
This chapter delves into the severe consequences of power blackouts in Venezuela, which have left hospitals in chaos and citizens struggling for survival amid extreme heat and economic collapse. It examines conflicting narratives about the causes of these outages, highlighting government mismanagement and corruption while revealing the deep societal divides that have emerged. As President Maduro navigates the crisis, the disparity between the elite and ordinary citizens becomes more pronounced, exacerbating the already tumultuous political landscape.
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