Venezuela is slipping toward a humanitarian crisis. News of
its latest economic low point, or of President Nicolas Maduro's most recent
political tantrum, tends to eclipse this slow-motion disaster. Yet the danger
of a Venezuelan implosion is growing. Perhaps you're aware that Venezuela has
the world's highest inflation rate, a collapsing currency and every prospect of
defaulting on its debts next year. You may have read about shortages of
consumer goods (everything from milk and bread to beer and condoms), and the
effort required to obtain hard currency (kidnapping purebred dogs to sell in
Brazil is one way). More… 
Thursday, August 20, 2015
If Venezuela Implodes, Will Its Neighbors Be Ready?
Venezuela is slipping toward a humanitarian crisis. News of
its latest economic low point, or of President Nicolas Maduro's most recent
political tantrum, tends to eclipse this slow-motion disaster. Yet the danger
of a Venezuelan implosion is growing. Perhaps you're aware that Venezuela has
the world's highest inflation rate, a collapsing currency and every prospect of
defaulting on its debts next year. You may have read about shortages of
consumer goods (everything from milk and bread to beer and condoms), and the
effort required to obtain hard currency (kidnapping purebred dogs to sell in
Brazil is one way). More… 
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