Venezuelan universities ‘approaching point of no return’

Institutions could have an important role in rebuilding the country, but the latest crisis could push them over the edge

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February 3, 2019

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February 5, 2019

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Reader's comments (1)

#1 Submitted by will.mington on February 4, 2019 - 2:13pm

"After years of political turmoil..."? I think you mean socialism.

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