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Significance
The president was unhurt; a linked explosion injured seven military officers. Maduro has blamed outgoing Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and right-wing opposition groups in Venezuela for the ‘assassination’ attempt -- though not, unusually, the United States. This ended a week that saw the strengthening of Maduro’s power base within the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV).
Impacts
The panicky response to the drone attack undercut claims that the armed forces stand loyal in his defence.
New currency plans will not address the country’s critical hyperinflation situation.
The government has few economic options to placate loyal but discontented unions.
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economy,
politics,
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military,
monetary,
opposition,
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agriculture,
Venezuela,
LA/C,
Colombia,
United States
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2018
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