by: Suman Pant
Government Schemes Have Changed the Country.
CLAP:
Government-run food distribution program.
Patria:
Government-run social security program.
Carnet de la Patria:
Government-issued identification card that grants access to benefits.
Dolar Today:
Parallel exchange rate system.
Mercado Negro:
Black market for goods and services.
Bolivar Soberano:
New currency introduced in 2018.
Cencoex:
Government-run foreign exchange agency.
Sunacrip:
Government agency that regulates the financial system.
SAIME:
Government agency that issues passports and other identification documents.
CNE:
Government-controlled electoral body.