Why Venezuela Is So Poor?

Supporters of Chávez and Maduro have said that the problems result from an "economic war" on Venezuela and "falling oil prices, international sanctions, and the country's business elite", while critics of the government say the cause is "years of economic mismanagement, and corruption." Most observes cite anti- ...

Is Venezuela the poorest country?

Venezuela is the most poverty-stricken country in Latin America. The nation's position in poverty has led to Venezuelan citizens requiring aid from the United States, more so than any nation in Latin America. Some argue that poverty in Venezuela is mainly due to the politics in Venezuela.

Can Venezuela be a rich country?

The economy of Venezuela is based primarily on petroleum and has been in a state of total economic collapse since 2013. Venezuela is the 8th largest member of OPEC and 26th in the world by oil production (List of countries by oil production).