9 mind-blowing facts about Venezuela's economy

 Venezuela is going through one of the worst political and economic crises in modern history.Once a stable democracy and economic powerhouse, Venezuela is now on the brink of collapse and the country is effectively insolvent.Read on for nine hard-to-believe facts about Venezuela's economy today.
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The nation of Venezuela is in a state of crisis.Over the past few years, corruption and failed government policies have led Venezuela's economy to