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Venezuelan Political Standoff: 'We're Looking at a Game of Chicken'

Lucas Koerner discussed the current political scenario in Venezuela after the return of Juan Guaido.

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Mar 7th 2019 at 10.29am

Venezuelanalysis' Lucas Koerner was invited by SABC to discuss the latest developments in Venezuela. He discussed the current political divide in Venezuelan society, the return of Guaido and possible consequences of his arrest.

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