Venezuela

Reporters Shirin Jaafari and Jorge Valencia will talk to The World's senior editor Daisy Contreras about some of the foreign policy issues at stake in the 2020 election.

Discussion: What's at stake in the 2020 election?

The World's correspondents Shirin Jaafari and Jorge Valencia give context and analysis on foreign policy issues at stake in the 2020 election. Moderated by senior editor Daisy Contreras, we'll be taking your questions and explore what's at stake for the US and beyond.

Discussion: What's at stake in the 2020 election?
At a supermarket in Caracas, the shelves are stocked with vinegar, salt and sardines, and not much else. "There's nothing to eat," says one shopper. "I mean, you're not going to drink vinegar."

In Venezuela, even an economist can't afford to fill her shopping cart

In Venezuela, even an economist can't afford to fill her shopping cart
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro greets supporters during a meeting at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela

Venezuexit: Now Venezuela says it will pull out of the OAS

Venezuexit: Now Venezuela says it will pull out of the OAS
Oil facilities at Venezuela's western Maracaibo lake November 5, 2007.

Rex Tillerson's long, troubled history in Venezuela

Rex Tillerson's long, troubled history in Venezuela
Conflict

This Pittsburgh restaurant offers takeout and a side of politics

This Pittsburgh restaurant offers takeout and a side of politics
In Venezuela, thieves are stealing schoolkids' food

In desperate Venezuela, thieves target school cafeterias for food

There seems to be no end to the indignities in rapidly failing Venezuela. It's the start of the Western Hemisphere's own humanitarian crisis, says an AP correspondent in Caracas.

In desperate Venezuela, thieves target school cafeterias for food
A worker pumps gas into a vehicle at a gas station, which belongs to Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA, in Caracas, on Feb. 12, 2016.

Venezuela's 6,000-percent gas price hike has a global origin

Given President Nicolás Maduro is already fighting for his political survival, it might seem crazy of him to meddle with such a sensitive issue as the cost of gas. Venezuelans are already dealing with triple-digit inflation.

Venezuela's 6,000-percent gas price hike has a global origin

Venezuela says its new grocery loyalty card will stop the toilet paper speculators

One of the drivers behind the Venezuelan street protests is a lack of basic consumer goods, from toilet paper to food. Now the government thinks it has a partial answer — a sort of supermarket loyalty card that it hopes will cut down on hoarding and speculation. But some critics say the idea is just creepy.

Venezuela says its new grocery loyalty card will stop the toilet paper speculators
La Vida Boheme

La Vida Boheme provides the soundtrack to Venezuela's protest movement

An album released by a Venezuelan band nearly a year ago is inspiring the growing protests in Venezuela. The group's lyrics seem to capture both the despair amidst the country's high crime, rising inflation and troubled economy and the hope for change.

La Vida Boheme provides the soundtrack to Venezuela's protest movement
Anti-government protesters shout during a protest against Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas March 3, 2014.

One year after Hugo Chavez, his successor and Venezuela are struggling

Hugo Chavez was a larger-than-life political figure who served as Venezuela's president for 14 years, keeping a lid on protests and a difficult economy. His successor Nicolas Maduro has had anything but a smooth reign and Venezuela is now being compared to tumultuous counties like Syria and Ukraine.

One year after Hugo Chavez, his successor and Venezuela are struggling
Jose Luis Farrera (with his sons) runs a newsstand in Venezuela. But business is down, because he can't get enough newspapers.

First toilet paper, now Venezuela is running out of newsprint

In the US, we’re used to hearing about newspapers suffering from a declining readership. In Venezuela, the newspaper industry is hurting for another reason. The papers can't get paper.

First toilet paper, now Venezuela is running out of newsprint
Supplies of food and other basic products have been patchy in recent months in Caracas, Venezuela. The situation has spawned jokes among Venezuelans, particularly over the lack of toilet paper.

In Venezuela, 'la revolucion' has turned into 'la crisis'

Venezuela after the death of Hugo Chavez is living in the midst of an economic crisis.

In Venezuela, 'la revolucion' has turned into 'la crisis'
No new cars at this Nissan dealership in Caracas, Venezuela.

Why it's almost impossible to buy a new car in oil-rich Venezuela

In Venezuela, new cars are so scarce that they appreciate in value the minute you drive off the lot.

Why it's almost impossible to buy a new car in oil-rich Venezuela