73. Venezuela 101 Part 3/3: Maduro, Hyperinflation, and Migration (2013 - 2026)
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What you'll hear
This is Part 3 of 3 of the Venezuela 101 series: a foundational history of Venezuela. This episode is a concise history of Venezuela from 2013 - early 2026, designed for those who know little to nothing about Venezuela. This episode covers:
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Chávez’s death and Maduro’s fragile rise to power
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Oil collapse, hyperinflation, and economic freefall
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Daily life under shortages, black markets, and repression
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Mass protests, loss of legitimacy, and historic migration
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U.S. sanctions, drug accusations, and Maduro’s 2026 capture
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