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Venezuelan opposition leader - Maria Corina Machado
Venezuela's economy has collapsed. Most people say they can't afford food. The opposition is trying to force President Maduro to resign. He is accusing them of plotting a coup.
Venezuela's economy is in meltdown. It's shrinking faster than any other country in the world. Inflation is at nearly 500% and most people say they can no longer afford to buy enough food. Maria Corina Machado has led street protests and is calling on all Venezuelans - including the military - to force President Maduro to resign. He is accusing her of plotting a coup.
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