Posted on 01/12/2015 12:24:06 PM PST by Kartographer
Venezuela, mired in a recession and with the highest inflation rate in the Americas, is suffering from chronic shortages of goods ranging from diapers to flour that have worsened this year due to an ebb in deliveries during Christmas.
The scarcity of goods has forced many shoppers across the OPEC nation to queue up in front of supermarkets before dawn. The inflation rate hit 63.6 percent in the 12 months to November.
The MUD accused National Guard troops posted to maintain order outside shops of banning photos and videos of the lines that sometimes snake around blocks.
"Not only is the government forcing people to get into humiliating queues... it also wants the lines to be 'Cuban-style,' silent and terrified," said MUD chief Jesus Torrealba.
(Excerpt) Read more at ca.news.yahoo.com ...
Given the current price of oil and the economy in Venezuela, I’m not sure “Lucy” will still be around by the time Charlie reaches the ball.
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