Meet 10 People Who Will (One Day) Rebuild Venezuela

Now is the time for Venezuela, and the world, to be planning for what comes next. Putting the country back together will require an audacious, carefully calibrated domestic and international effort. Twenty years of chavismo have destroyed the economy and what was once one of Latin America’s most vibrant democracies. The healthcare, education and judicial systems are also in tatters. Venezuela will need a diverse set of people with leadership skills and — just as important — a realistic view of what is possible. On that front, there’s good news. This issue of AQ profiles 10 people who we believe will be key to rebuilding Venezuela. They include an expert in humanitarian aid, a famous musician and a small business owner. Taken together, they are testimony to the extraordinary human capital at Venezuela’s disposal when the right circumstances finally arise. Their experiences, ideas and proposals provide a rich roadmap to recovery. We intentionally reached beyond some of the usual suspects to focus on a new generation. Like most people in a country with a median age of just 27, they have lived most of their adult lives under chavismo. More…