Venezuela is going through its own version of "shock and awe" as protests continued again on Tuesday. In fact, if Venezuela could have any of those two crises instead, the locals would likely pick either one. Investors in the region are growing more wary of PdVSA, the oil company that helps sustain the Maduro regime. Venezuela is Going BrokeIt appears that Maduro is living a 1950s Motorcycle Diaries romantic fairy tale. For Maduro, going down swinging is the best thing he can do for his story.

Source: Forbes April 11, 2017 17:50 UTC