Venezuela on the path of recovery?

[Montmorency]

It is mix of a global recession and failing oil prices.

Under 14 years of Chavez rule, Venezuelan GDP per capita went from roughly 4000$ to over 10000$ and extreme poverty fell from 24% to 8%.

The dissonance here is profound.

Violent crime in Venezuela is the most evident Chavez legacy.

[Sarmatian]

The dissonance here is profound.

Violent crime in Venezuela is the most evident Chavez legacy.

Why?

[Montmorency]

'Chavez raised incomes/wealth and reduced poverty, only for it to be undone by the oil dip' is a narrative easily flipped on its head.

[Sarmatian]

'Chavez raised incomes/wealth and reduced poverty, only for it to be undone by the oil dip' is a narrative easily flipped on its head.

How?

By pointing out violent crimes?