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What now for Venezuela?

The decision by the US and other governments to recognise the leader of Venezuela’s opposition Juan Guaido as president seems to have ratcheted up the pressure on the Maduro regime. Regardless of how events play out, history suggests that hyperinflation triggers dramatic political and economic upheaval within 1-2 years, suggesting that regime change in Venezuela is close.

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