Venezuela was once one of the richest countries in South America. Now it's facing economic and democratic collapse. Here's why: | Vox

A viral clip from Venezuela just exposed one of the most unbelievable propaganda attempts yet. Governor Freddy Bernal sat at a Christmas table filled with food that looked real at first glance — ham, fruit, hallacas, cheese, and more. But viewers quickly noticed the truth: every single item on the table was plastic. The regime tried to pass off a staged meal as proof of abundance during one of the worst economic collapses in the region. People at the event say the plastic food was handed out lik