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.