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Nicholas Maduro

A blonde Lilian Tintori, speaks during a meeting with a banner in the background that reads: "Freedom for all the political prisoners in Venezuela." 
Venezuelan activist Lilian Tintori: ‘We don’t want confrontation. We want reconciliation.’
At a supermarket in Caracas, the shelves are stocked with vinegar, salt and sardines, and not much else. "There's nothing to eat," says one shopper. "I mean, you're not going to drink vinegar."
Economics
In Venezuela, even an economist can’t afford to fill her shopping cart
Tower of David, Caracas
Development
Caracas is finally ending the ‘world’s tallest squat’
Jose Luis Farrera (with his sons) runs a newsstand in Venezuela. But business is down, because he can't get enough newspapers.
Business, Economics and Jobs
First toilet paper, now Venezuela is running out of newsprint
No new cars at this Nissan dealership in Caracas, Venezuela.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Why it’s almost impossible to buy a new car in oil-rich Venezuela
Hugo Chavez’s Political Heir Maduro Wins Presidency