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18/07/2016 GMT

Venezuelan opposition leader - Maria Corina Machado

BBC World Service - HARDtalk, Venezuelan opposition leader - Maria Corina Machado

Is the opposition in Venezuela plotting a coup against President Maduro?

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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