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From Our Own Correspondent - Venezuela

Venezuela's economy is struggling, but Grace Livingstone hears that in the countryside many farmers are still grateful to former ruler Hugo Chavez for the land they now own.

Venezuela's economy is struggling due to the low oil prices, but Grace Livingstone hears that in the countryside many farmers are still grateful to the Socialist government, and former ruler Hugo Chavez in particular, for the land they now own. Though others find that they cannot make a living anymore with the low prices that the government sets.

Photo of Venezuelan farm that in 2011 was at risk of being expropriated by the late Hugo Chavez's government: MIGUEL GUTIERREZ, AFP/Getty Images

6 minutes

Last on

Thu 18 Feb 2016 15:23GMT

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  • Thu 18 Feb 2016 15:23GMT