Thursday, February 25, 2016

Venezuela Is Out of Food: Here's What an Economic Collapse Really Looks Like

Venezuela Is Out of Food: Here's What an Economic Collapse Really Looks Like
Venezuela is out of food.
Venezuela foodAfter several years of long lines, rationing, and shortages, the socialist country does not have enough food to feed its population, and the opposition government has declared a “nutritional emergency.” This is just the most recent nail in the beleaguered country’s slow, painful economic collapse.
Many people expect an economic collapse to be shocking, instant, and dramatic but, really, it’s far more gradual than that.
It looks like empty shelves, long lines, desperate government officials trying to cover their tushes, and hungry people.
For the past two years, I’ve been following the situation in Venezuela as each shocking event has unfolded.
Americans who feel that our country would be better served by a socialist government would be wise to take note of this timeline of the collapse.
A quick review:

  • Why Venezuela Is Out of Food

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