Venezuelans Struggle as Economic Reforms Fail to Ease Daily Hardship

3 articles · Updated · CNN · Apr 23

Venezuelans continue to face severe economic hardship, with three months' minimum wage totaling less than one US dollar despite promises of reform.
Inflation remains high, essentials are unaffordable, and many citizens are forced to choose between food and medicine as incomes lag far behind prices.
While the government cites economic growth and easing US sanctions, most Venezuelans see little immediate improvement in daily life or political stability.

With US control over oil revenues, can Venezuela's new government truly achieve economic sovereignty?

While Caracas sees new car dealerships, will the rest of the country ever afford basic food again?

Can a promised wage hike outpace 650% inflation to rescue millions from poverty?

Is the Chavismo movement truly broken, or could it rise again if reforms fail the poor?

After Maduro's arrest, is Venezuela on a path to democracy or a new form of authoritarianism?

Will foreign investment rebuild Venezuela or just create a new class of wealthy elites?