Tuesday, June 10, 2008

High Oil Prices Pay for Venezuelans' Food

Despite high inflation rates and rising grain prices that have ravaged countries across the world, poor Venezuelans have access to discounted food provided by the socialist government. The discounted food is paid for by recent oil revenues. The food is distributed at centers across the country.

This news makes putting the extra money into the fuel tank feel a little better. It also reflects positively on Venezuela's controversial government.

To get more details visit this article from National Geographic.

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