Venezuelans are grappling with a collapsing economy

The World

In Venezuela, politics may dominate the headlines, but for most people, the daily reality is about making ends meet. Once one of Latin America’s wealthiest countries, Venezuela now faces soaring prices, shrinking wages and a middle class that has largely vanished. From Caracas, The World looks at how families and highly trained professionals are coping.

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