Venezuelans ransack stores, riot in streets as widespread hunger grips South American nation
Nicholas Casey, The New York Times More from The New York Times UMANÁ, Venezuela — With delivery trucks under constant attack, the nation’s food is now transported under armed guard. Soldiers stand watch over bakeries. The police fire rubber bullets at desperate mobs storming grocery stores, pharmacies and butcher shops. A four-year-old girl was shot to death as street gangs fought over food. Venezuela is convulsing from hunger. Meridith Kohut / The New York TimesA man takes metal from a grocery store that had been looted in Cumana, Venezuela, on June 16. The nation is anxiously searching for ways...
Nicholas Casey, The New York Times More from The New York Times UMANÁ, Venezuela — With delivery trucks under constant attack, the nation’s food is now transported under armed guard. Soldiers stand watch over bakeries. The police fire rubber...
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