VOICED : Caracas rebajas forzadas estante vacio

In Caracas, long lines form outside stores as President Maduro's decree to cut prices aims to combat over 50% annual inflation. While products are discounted up to 70%, they quickly vanish from shelves as workers receive annual bonuses. Merchants face difficulties restocking due to strict currency controls, forcing many to turn to the black market where the dollar is valued eight times higher than the official rate. With Christmas approaching, many return home empty-handed due to these economic challenges.

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