Article: Chavez meets reality.(The Providence Journal)

The following editorial appeared in the Providence Journal on Friday, Feb. 15.

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You'd think that Americans would pay more attention to Venezuela, whence comes much of our heating oil. What they should have noticed lately is that President Hugo Chavez has recognized reality and let the currency float against the dollar. This has boosted business confidence. But it is also part of a new austerity program that might well lead to serious social unrest, a la Argentina. ...

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