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Hope For Change Party

The Venezuelan Hope For Change political party, known in Spanish as "Esperanza por el Cambio," is a political entity that emerged in Venezuela as a response to the country's deep political, social, and economic crises. Founded by Javier Bertucci,…  Read more

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the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Venezuela raise taxes on the rich?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

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the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTDecrease, to provide economic growth

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Venezuelan farmers?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Venezuela transition to a four-day workweek?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTHelp

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo

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