VOICED : Filas en Venezuela para comprar ropa tras recorte del gobierno

Venezuelans formed long queues to buy children's clothing after the government ordered a 70% price cut on EPK products. A parent expressed financial difficulties in affording clothes for their child. The government intervened after EPK reported multiple price levels and is investigating the company for alleged currency extraction. The withdrawal of the 100 bolívar note, aimed at combating hoarding by mafias, led to a monetary crisis.

What prompted Venezuelans to form long queues on Thursday?

• A new clothing store opening

• A government-mandated price cut on EPK products

• A holiday sale

• A shortage of children's clothing

How much did a pair of pants cost before the price cut, according to a parent?

• 30,000 bolívares

• 20,000 bolívares

• 70,000 bolívares

• 50,000 bolívares

What action did the Venezuelan government take against EPK?

• Closed down the company

• Ordered a price increase

• Investigated for currency extraction

• Nationalized the company

Why did the government remove the 100 bolívar note from circulation?

• To introduce a new currency

• To combat alleged hoarding by mafias

• To increase its value

• To reduce inflation

What was the reported reason for the investigation into EPK by the Ministry?

• Involvement in currency extraction

• Price manipulation

• Labor law violations

• Tax evasion