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Nicolás Maduro announced measures to reduce vehicle part prices to combat inflation and speculation. The government launched a price control campaign to address irregular price hikes, which Maduro claims are part of an economic war against his administration. On the same day, the Chavista majority in Parliament removed an opposition deputy, enabling Maduro to potentially govern by decree for a year. Opposition leader Enrique Capriles criticized Maduro, accusing him of disrupting the electoral process. Venezuela, despite its vast oil reserves, faces severe economic challenges, including an annual inflation rate exceeding 50%.

What action did Nicolás Maduro announce to combat inflation?

• Tax cuts for businesses

• Subsidies for local farmers

• Increase in import tariffs

• Reduction in vehicle parts and tire prices

What is the purpose of the Venezuelan government's price control campaign?

• To increase export revenues

• To stabilize the currency

• To combat an alleged economic war

• To promote foreign investments

What significant political move did the Venezuelan Parliament make?

• Approved the removal of an opposition deputy's immunity

• Passed a law for tax reforms

• Increased the defense budget

• Approved a new trade agreement

What accusation did Enrique Capriles make against Nicolás Maduro?

• Ignoring environmental issues

• Mismanaging the oil industry

• Being a puppet of the Cuban model

• Promoting illegal mining

What economic challenge is Venezuela facing according to the transcript?

• Trade surplus

• Annual inflation over 50%

• High unemployment

• Deflation