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How Venezuela imploded (update)

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In Crisis, Compassion Meets Limits

Healthcare professionals in Venezuela are facing dire circumstances that force them to make difficult choices. The neurosurgeon's decision to leave public hospitals highlights the perilous conditions posed by a failing economic system, characterized by severe shortages of essentials, rampant inflation, and unsafe work environments. With hospitals unable to maintain a safe operational standard, the survival of both patients and healthcare providers is jeopardized, reflecting the broader societal collapse affecting the nation's health infrastructure.

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