The death of the Venezuelan President, Hugo Chávez, comes at a time when there are already mounting concerns about the outlook for the economy. His preferred successor, Nicolas Maduro, will probably maintain the current economic model in the near-term. But increasing strains in the balance of payments suggest that “Chavismo” may ultimately come to a messy end.
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