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Venezuela grappling with food scarcity

Tuesday, 12 July 2016 10:26 AM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 12 July 2016 10:31 AM ]

Venezuelans carry groceries as they cross back the border from Cucuta, Norte de Santander department, Colombia to San Antonio del Tachira, Venezuela on July 10, 2016. AFP

Jesus Silva
Press TV, Caracas

Food scarcity has turned into a serious problem in Venezuela. People have to wait in long lines for hours to get what they need for their daily lives. The issue has also worsened the political tug of war between government officials and opposition leaders. Jesus Silva reports from Caracas.

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