In October of 2002, workers staged a national strike to try to press Chavez to step down from power or call early elections as soon as possible. As a result of the opposition movement to try and outs Chavez from power, there have been a temporary halt in economic activity within Venezuela. In addition, there has been a trickle down affect to the rest of the world including the U.S. as reflected in higher oil prices especially since the two month oil strike which lasted from December 2002 to February 2003.

Presently, there continue to be nationwide protests and clashes between Ch

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