An accidental tourist in Venezuela solves the economic crisis

At the pump you pay less than a cent for gas. A meal at an expensive restaurant costs $3. A visit to a supermarket is quite interesting. At the "Magdalena Supermercato" there were two security guards stationed per aisle. Goods have replaced currency as a means of transferring payment. The long lines at supermarkets are only for goods that are government regulated. The police and military are everywhere. Armed robbery is common. The streets are deserted after dark. Food lines are carefully patrolled. "Almost everyone in line is buying to sell," says Raymond as we pass a bread line. More…