The country of Venezuela is rapidly declining as the years go by. Unemployment rates are nearing 25% and hyperinflation has caused their currency, the bolivar, to be worthless. Political problems continue to rise and angry Venezuelans are protesting and rioting in the streets. In the middle of all this mayhem, the General Motors plant that was being used to produce spare parts in Venezuela was illegally seized by authorities.

GM has gone to describe the takeover as an "illegal judicial seizure of its assets." The authorities have taken vehicle parts and cars from the plant and will continue to keep them in their possession. When Venezuelan authorities were questioned about the seizure, no responses were given. General Motors had close to 2,700 employees working at the Venezuelan plant and will make separation payments to its workers.

The reasons behind this random seizure are still unknown and, naturally, General Motors is furious. They will be doing everything they can and will take all legal actions both inside and outside of Venezuela to defend their rights.

Protests and riots continue to rage on as the citizens attempt to get their country back. The leaders of Venezuela have been making very dictator-like changes and at least nine people have already been killed by police for protesting. Clearly the issues here go way beyond just GM, and hopefully the country is able to get the help it needs and deserves.