Venezuela heading for recession in 2013 as oil prices tumble

The recent sharp drop in oil prices spells danger for Venezuela. The government may be able to muster sufficient funds to prop up the economy this year. But if oil prices continue to fall and remain low, as we expect, then Venezuela could be plunged back into recession next year.

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