VOICED : Comprar pan una tarea dificil en Venezuela

In Venezuela, citizens endure long lines daily to buy bread due to severe food shortages. The country's economic crisis, exacerbated by falling oil prices, has led to a scarcity of basic goods, including food and medicine. To address this, the government has implemented measures to ensure fair distribution of food, aiming to prevent hoarding and smuggling. Despite these efforts, Venezuela's economy continues to struggle, with a significant contraction and the highest inflation rate globally.

What is a common scene in Venezuela as described in the video?

• People enjoying a festival

• Long lines to buy bread

• Tourists visiting landmarks

• Traffic jams in the city

What major economic issue is Venezuela facing due to the drop in oil prices?

• Increase in tourism

• Surplus of goods

• Shortage of basic necessities

• Rise in foreign investments

What percentage did the Venezuelan economy contract in 2015?

• 7.1%

• 10.3%

• 5.7%

• 2.5%

What measure did the Venezuelan government take to control food distribution?

• Increased food imports

• Implemented a new currency

• Distributed food through citizen committees

• Opened new supermarkets

What was the inflation rate in Venezuela in 2015?

• 250%

• 180%

• 100%

• 50%