In the last 25 years, Venezuela has walked the path from a democratic to an authoritarian state. Having been one of the richest countries in Latin America in 1998, Venezuela is now among the poorest countries in the region with 95.5% of its population below the poverty line. Can the new reforms save the Venezuelan economy and alleviate the… [Read more]
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The Undeclared Crisis: Latin America’s weak response to the overflow of Venezuelan migrants
For years Latin American countries have kept silent regarding the failure of the Bolivarian regime in Venezuela due to economic and political interests. Now, that Venezuelans are fleeing from starvation and violence, Countries who were… [Read more]
Inspirational Person of the Year: Federica Dávila
Once again, Hertie School students were asked by Handelsblatt—Germany’s leading business newspaper—to elect the “Person of the Year” in a school-wide online vote organised by The Governance Post. Their choice: Federica Dávila, a Venezuelan student who helped… [Read more]