Is John Galt Venezuelan?
On January 1, Venezuela entered into its second month of a national work stoppage. Close to 90 percent of the working population refuses to
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On January 1, Venezuela entered into its second month of a national work stoppage. Close to 90 percent of the working population refuses to
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