Venezuela.

The article offers economic and political forecasts for 2013-2017. It expects a possible collapse of the ruling PSUV government because of worsening social unrest that may lead the military to step in to restore order, forcing early elections. Poor macroeconomic fundamentals, stagnating oil production and deteriorating infrastructure are expected to cause the slow growth of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2013 which will remain weak throughout the forecast period.