Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Ecuador). For most of the first half of the 20th century, Venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen, who promoted the oil industry and allowed for some social reforms. Democratically elected governments have held sway since 1959. Current concerns include: a polarized political environment, a politicized military, drug-related violence along the Colombian border, increasing internal drug consumption, overdependence on the petroleum industry with its price fluctuations, and irresponsible mining operations that are endangering the rain forest and indigenous peoples.
There's talk that Maduro's invited to depart in style, to enjoy life "on a beach somewhere" https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/as-maduro-digs-in-his-aides-hunt-for-an-emergency-escape-route#gs.tKFLbnLr How jolly. Maybe an all-expense paid sun-soaked tour along the Russian Black Sea Coast, courtesy of the treasury of Venezuela; or maybe a topless stroll holding hands with Castro-frère down Old Havana way?
How about surfing the waves along the Gran Canaria, or a cruise on the Bosphorus with fellow traveller Erdoğan? So much joy awaits our needy presidente. Wow!
Might I also suggest the land of Hades where he could sun bathe by hell-fire? Or how about Tartarus, where he could sit by a warm hell-pit and spend his days enjoying checkers with Rudolf Hess and John Wayne Gacy? There's also the nation wherein reigns King Beezelbub. He promises to give our excited little Maduro the warm, royal treatment he deserves!
There's talk that Maduro's invited to depart in style, to enjoy life "on a beach somewhere" [Link] How jolly. Maybe an all-expense paid sun-soaked tour along the Russian Black Sea Coast, courtesy of the treasury of Venezuela; or maybe a topless stroll holding hands with Castro-frère down Old Havana way?
How about surfing the waves along the Gran Canaria, or a cruise on the Bosphorus with fellow traveller Erdoğan? So much joy awaits our needy presidente. Wow!
Might I also suggest the land of Hades where he could sun bathe by hell-fire? Or how about Tartarus, where he could sit by a warm hell-pit and spend his days enjoying checkers with Rudolf Hess and John Wayne Gacy? There's also the nation wherein reigns King Beezelbub. He promises to give our excited little Maduro the warm, royal treatment he deserves!