Venezuela Passes New Kidnapping Law

In more kidnapping news, Venezuela's national assembly took action against kidnapping and passed a law that addressed abduction.  Up to this point the country hasn't had a specific law that deals with kidnapping. Now, if someone is convicted of kidnapping they could face up to 30 years in jail. Even thought kidnapping rates are down this year, the government felt a law was needed to address guerilla warfare abductions that have plagued the country. 

All in all, this week has been a good week for prohibiting and dissuading kidnapping. As Cheerful Scoop noted earlier, Mexico just formed an anti-kidnapping squad. Kidnappers be wary. 

(Originally reported by the BBC.)

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.