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Wishful thinking: America’s offer to Venezuela

Apr 1, 2020
Charlotte Howard, Energy and commodities editor for The Economist, and Stephen Gibbs, Venezuela correspondent, dive into the complexities of Venezuela’s political landscape amid the pandemic. They discuss the U.S. offer to Maduro for power-sharing, which he swiftly rejects. The duo explores how the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated Venezuela's economic woes and the global oil market's upheaval sparked by geopolitical tensions. They also share practical tips on creating a professional virtual presence as remote work becomes the norm.
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