Oil has permeated every aspect of Venezuelan life since pumping began in 1914, but mismanagement has fuelled a crisis.
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Police raids in poor areas during anti-crime initiative lead to allegations of “serious abuses”, rights groups say.
Residents of Toas endure water and power shortages as part of decline in quality of life due to deteriorating economy.
Government subsidies blamed for spawning illegal lines of business as Maduro government grapples with economic slowdown.
Citizens of oil-rich country feeling the effects of many economic challenges, especially hyper inflation.
Government seen as seeking to block opposition’s supermajority and “cheat” its way into amassing more powers.
Sunday’s election is unlikely to end Bolivarian revolution, but it might force embattled political class to negotiate.
