Venezuela’s extraordinary wealth, complicated history and enduring contradictions, explained by one very small barrel with some very big questions.
Hosted by Barrilito, a curious and charismatic Venezuelan oil barrel, this Spanish-language animated documentary series explores the country’s natural resources, defining historical events and economic turning points.
Each episode turns a complex subject into an accessible visual story: oil reserves, the resource curse, Black Friday, El Caracazo, hyperinflation, migration, sanctions, the Arco Minero and the Essequibo dispute.
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