Pedro Burelli has taken us on an emotional rags-to-riches ride under socialist rule in the first four parts of our series on Venezuela. Socialists have received a warm reception from a good portion of Americans. An aggregate of polls shows that 43% have a positive view of socialism. Young adults, Democrats, and independents are particularly interested. Could this be a case of not knowing what you're asking for, or are these voters aware of the realities of such a choice?
Pedro Burelli understands socialism up close. Born in Venezuela, he was a former board member of Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A., and is recognized as a leading voice for liberty and justice across Latin America and Europe. Today he tells us of a massive exodus: people who left Venezuela due to oppression. He saw the ravages of socialism and still mourns what it did to its country and people. In the fifth part of this Liberty Nation News Special Report, Socialism: A Living Hell, Burelli recounts the rack and ruin left by the socialist experiment in Venezuela.
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Special Report Part 5: What Was Life Like Under Nicolás Maduro?
Part 5 of Liberty Nation News' special report.
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Part 5 of Liberty Nation News' special report.
Nov 8, 2026
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