In this episode, we'll explore how the country with the largest oil reserves in the world managed to implode, plunging its citizens into extreme poverty. 

We'll discover how a mixture of economic decisions, political ideologies, and external pressures contributed to the country's current situation. 

• Rise and collapse of Venezuela
• Chavez's presidency and socialist policies
• Control over currency and economy
• The impact on inflation and poverty rates
• Maduro's presidency and worsening conditions
• Mass exodus and economic devastation
• Various viewpoints on causes of collapse
• Legacy of hope turned into despair
• Venezuelan citizens' anger and sadness
• Reflection on the future of Venezuela

 Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/venezuela-collapse

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