Problems in Venezuela from the 1980s-1990s -political system that is corrupt: has been destroyed by communism -end of 80s

economy destroyed, huge debts in the national reserve bankruptcy -break within the leadership (irreconcilable) -business sector needs financial aid due to commitments to previous government -criticism of policy of decentralization (and threats toward) -corrupt decentralization of things like airports?? - social explosion El Caracazo 1989 - due to economic shortages and civil rebellion - insubordination of the police?? -Great pressure from domestic financial groups, to obtain privileges in government social programs and recognition ofits liabilities or differential exchange rate derivatives -block in congress of draft laws toward social transformation and friendly economic policies toward friendly naitons -army split and angry after apt of Hector Jurado;. Instead of other generals to high office -only president respected -rumors of higher ups knowing of plot? -disagreements within high command military -media pressure = anti-military =