Venezuelans get grounded

Even with its vaunted new focus on security, the government of Nicolas Maduro will have a difficult time ignoring the ongoing consequences of Venezuela’s economic crisis. In yet another reminder of the dismal state of the country’s currency, one European airline has now entirely suspended sales of tickets in bolivars. The Spanish airline Air Europa is now only accepting payments from Venezuelans in dollars or euros, leaving many with tightened options for booking international travel. More...