What does this look like on the ground?
According to the Venezuelans I interviewed, it means empty shelves at the
grocery store. It means people are hunting each others’ pets for food. Toilet
paper is nearly impossible to come by—fortunately the worthless Venezuelan
banknotes suffice.When these Venezuelans cross into Colombia, their month’s pay
in Bolivars will now only buy about two days of food. Prostitution is rampant,
even among married women. Kidnapping, robbery and murders are everyday
occurrences. More…
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