From: Inside Story America
What is behind Venezuela’s food shortages?
We ask if President Maduro can improve the country’s economy and put an end to shortage of food items and basic goods.
13 Jun 2013
We ask if President Maduro can improve the country’s economy and put an end to shortage of food items and basic goods.
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