Observations focused on the problems of an underdeveloped country, Venezuela, with some serendipity about the world (orchids, techs, science, investments, politics) at large. A famous Venezuelan, Juan Pablo Perez Alfonzo, referred to oil as the devil's excrement. For countries, easy wealth appears indeed to be the sure path to failure. Venezuela might be a clear example of that.
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These pictures were taken by my 17 year old niece the day before they were rescued, things were even worse the next day. On the left is the beach after the flooding. Middle: People walking on the flooded highway. Right: Improvised helipad, note the SOS sign written on the sand
The Devil's Excrement 
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