Venezuela travel information
Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others
being Colombia and Ecuador). For most of the first half of the 20th century, Venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent
military strongmen, who promoted the oil industry and allowed for some social reforms. Democratically elected governments have
held sway since 1959. Current concerns include: a weakening of democratic institutions, political polarization, a politicized
military, drug-related violence along the Colombian border, increasing internal drug consumption, overdependence on the
petroleum industry with its price fluctuations, and irresponsible mining operations that are endangering the rain forest and
indigenous peoples.
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Cities
Local currency is the Bolivar Fuerte
Bolivar Fuerte =
Airlines based in Venezuela
| Aeropostal | Avensa | Conviasa |
| Aserca | Avior Airlines | Santa Barbara Airlines |