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Aftermath of the Venezuelan Oil Strike

How striking oil workers are attempting to bring down the Venezuelan president

How striking oil workers are attempting to bring down the Venezuelan president. Oil production was halted for two months as workers attempted to thwart the government led by Hugo Chavez. Venezuela relies on oil for 70 per cent of its gross domestic product. But strikers were sacked and gas was imported. The programme looks at the aftermath of the strike. Presenter: Nick Higham.

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