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Venezuela barber cuts films to trim crime

Self-made movies depict realities of life in Caracas, a city with one of world's highest murder rates.
Last Modified: 27 Dec 2012 20:20

Venezuela has one of the highest murder rates in the world, and crime usually spikes in the days leading up to the New Year.

This is especially true in the slums of the capital, Caracas.

One man in the city has even resorted to unorthodox methods to counter the violence.

Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from Caracas.

NOTE: this report contains graphic images.

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