The Perks of Being a Venezuelan Soldier

The video discusses how the Maduro government in Venezuela benefits the military by providing them with resources and financial advantages not available to ordinary citizens. This strategy aims to maintain military loyalty and prevent coups. The military's significant presence in the country is used to control various sectors and suppress protests. The economic situation for ordinary Venezuelans is dire, with high inflation and a devalued currency, leading to increased living costs and economic distortions.

What is one of the main reasons the Maduro government provides extensive benefits to the military?

• To encourage military personnel to retire early

• To reduce military spending

• To promote military expansion into neighboring countries

• To ensure the military's loyalty and prevent coups

How does the Venezuelan military contribute to maintaining order during protests?

• By suppressing protests with force

• By organizing peaceful rallies

• By providing humanitarian aid

• By negotiating with protest leaders

What is a significant difference between the military presence in Maduro's and Chavez's cabinets?

• Maduro has fewer military officers in his cabinet

• Chavez had more military officers in his cabinet

• Maduro has more military officers in his cabinet

• Chavez had no military officers in his cabinet

What is a consequence of the black market exchange rate surpassing 100 for Venezuelan citizens?

• Higher day-to-day expenses

• Increased purchasing power

• Stabilized economy

• Decreased cost of living

How do Venezuelans try to cope with the high inflation rate?

• By reducing their work hours

• By saving more money

• By finding ways to arbitrage currency rates

• By investing in foreign stocks