Jorge Giordani
Jorge Giordani is a Venezuelan economist known for his role as the Minister of Planning and a key architect of economic policy during Hugo Chávez's presidency. He has been a vocal proponent of the Bolivarian socialist model, which emphasizes state control over the economy and the importance of addressing poverty as a political strategy. Giordani’s statements regarding the necessity of maintaining a poor population to ensure political loyalty have sparked significant debate and criticism, particularly in light of Venezuela's ongoing economic crisis.
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Jorge Giordani was the economic 'czar' of Hugo Chávez and recognized the need for the poor to sustain the political model of the revolution.
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