Spiraling inflation, street crime spur Venezuela protests

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An economic crisis in a country with one of the highest murder rates in the world has led to a month of sometimes violent demonstrations in Venezuela. Polarization between supporters and opponents of President Nicolás Maduro's leftist government has left little room for compromise.

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Casey Morell left Global Journalist in December, 2014.
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