The Daily: Is One Third of Venezuela’s Population About to Flee?

The Daily podcast looks at the upcoming elections in Venezuela, which has seen about a quarter of its population leave the country in the last few years:

“For years, Venezuelans have been living through one of the most severe economic collapses in modern history — one that has caused millions to flee the country. But this weekend, an election is offering many a real hope for change.

Julie Turkewitz, the Andes bureau chief for The Times, explains why, after years under a repressive government, Venezuelans think this time might be different.”

It has been reported that as many as one third of Venezuelans would consider migrating if the country’s authoritarian leader is given another six years in power.

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