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Venezuela on the Brink of Collapse

In Venezuela, an economic crisis is causing a public health crisis and President Nicolas Maduro has imposed a state of emergency amid real concern that his government is on the verge of collapse. Nicholas Casey is in Caracas, reporting for the New York Times . Photo: President Nicolas Maduro ( Agencia de Noticias ANDES )

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By Warren Olney • May 17, 2016 • 9m Listen

In Venezuela, an economic crisis is causing a public health crisis and President Nicolas Maduro has imposed a state of emergency amid real concern that his government is on the verge of collapse. Nicholas Casey is in Caracas, reporting for the New York Times.

Photo: President Nicolas Maduro (Agencia de Noticias ANDES)

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    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Director of Content, News

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    Independent Producer

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    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Nicholas Casey

    Andes Bureau Chief for the New York Times

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    Council on Foreign Relations

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