Venezuela's Deepening Crisis Triggers Mass Migration Into Colombia
A downward economic spiral, food shortages and a host of other problems have driven thousands of Venezuelans to flee to nearby countries.
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Venezuela Calls For Presidential Election Amid Worsening Economic Crisis
The pro-government constitutional assembly called for a new presidential election in Venezuela by the end of April as the country continues to deal with a growing economic and political crisis.
Let Them Eat Rabbit Is Venezuelan President's Response To Food Shortages
To combat chronic food shortages in his country, President Nicolas Maduro is trying to convince Venezuelans that cottontails are a good source of protein. The plan has been met with much contempt.
Arepas Are Conquering The World — But Dying At Home In Venezuela
For Venezuelans, the stuffed cornmeal cakes have long been the daily bread of life. Yet even as arepas are embraced from New York to Spain, they are disappearing in their hunger-wracked homeland.
Venezuelan President Bumps Up Minimum Wage Amid Weeks Of Public Upheaval
Nicolas Maduro announced the wage hike — Venezuela's third this year — during an address Sunday. The move appears intended to quell protests that have engulfed the country for over a month.
Venezuela's Bread Wars: With Food Scarce, Government Accuses Bakers Of Hoarding
Authorities control flour, and bakers say there isn't enough. But officials say bakers are diverting flour to more profitable brownies and trying to bring down the government.
As Venezuelans Go Hungry, The Military Is Trafficking In Food
Venture into the black markets and you'll find foods unavailable in the cheaper state-run grocery stores. The military isn't just running the markets — it's getting rich off them, an AP probe finds.