Venezuela used to be much wealthier than Poland, which was suffering under socialism. Then Poland implemented free-market and capitalist principles and enjoyed an economic boom.
Venezuela chose socialism, which brought poverty and misery to its people.
That’s the difference.
@TheEconomist As an economist and a Brazilian I deeply regret what happened to both Brazil (under this kleptocracy) and the economist (. I used to be an avid reader during my undergrad (late 90’s). So sad what one of the bastions of classic liberalism has become a left leaning tabloid
INJUSTICE! Alexandre de Moraes has once again abused his power by placing former President Bolsonaro under house arrest without a single conviction or due process.
This is NOT justice. This is persecution.
Brazil is dangerously close to becoming a dictatorship, where political opponents are silenced, not tried.
We must raise our voices before it's too late.