Venezuela president raises fuel price, devalues bolivar to tackle crisis

Re:Venezuela president raises fuel price, devalues bolivar t... by rafaelm on Thursday February 18, 2016 @12:48PM (#11127660)

I also think a violent outcome is the only way for a change to happen, unfortunately. But I don't know how far away it is.

We've already been through a lot and people seem to just go about their daily business like zombies. Wake up, go to the markets to line up to get a handout (if it's your turn that day), repeat.

Things are getting more and more desperate, but I don't see a breaking point. I don't know if people are just waiting for things to sort themselves out or what.

We have frequent power outages, no food , no medicine (I've been looking for an iron supplement for my pregnant wife for over a week now), nothing. And people just keep rolling with it.

Let's see how long the patience lasts. It's not going to be pretty unfortunately.

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Re:Venezuela president raises fuel price, devalues bolivar t... by bitJericho on Thursday February 18, 2016 @01:05PM (#11127797)

Riots happen after people can't get food or water. That will happen very soon. I would get out of there now if you can. Good luck.

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Re:Venezuela president raises fuel price, devalues bolivar t... by rafaelm on Thursday February 18, 2016 @01:51PM (#11128209)

That's the thing. The problem is obviously getting worse every day, but it's not a new situation and people still deal with it. Let's see what the breaking point is.

Thanks!

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