The Intelligence from The Economist
The Intelligence: No more Mr Nice-to-Guyana
Dec 6, 2023
Stephen Gibbs, a reporter on Venezuela for The Economist, discusses the dubious referendum results that suggest Venezuelans voted to annex Guyana, framing it as political maneuvering by President Nicolás Maduro. Anne Rowe, the obituaries editor, honors Saleemul Huq, a tireless advocate for vulnerable nations facing climate crises. Additionally, the conversation touches on surprising wage disparities linked to body weight, unpacking how heavier individuals face financial penalties in the workplace.
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- The outcome of the Venezuelan referendum regarding the annexation of Guyana has implications for President Maduro's political future and upcoming elections.
- Obese workers, both men, and women, face significant pay gaps compared to their non-obese counterparts, indicating persistent discrimination in the workplace.
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Venezuela's National Referendum and the Border Dispute with Guyana
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro claimed a victory in a national referendum regarding the annexation of a portion of neighboring Guyana. The border dispute between the two countries goes back nearly 200 years, with Venezuela asserting a territorial claim due to the discovery of oil by ExxonMobil in Guyana's waters. However, the actual turnout for the referendum is contested, and the likelihood of a ground invasion by Venezuela seems unlikely due to international opposition. The outcome of the referendum has implications for Maduro's political future and the upcoming elections.
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