Venezuela’s descent into economic and political chaos in recent years is a cautionary tale of the dangerous influence that resource wealth can have on developing countries.
Claire Felter covers Africa, global health, and development. Before joining CFR, she was a news writer at Bustle and a fellow at the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and Africana studies from Tufts University and a master’s degree in journalism from Boston University.