Venezuela Clocks Set Forward to Save Money

Venezuela has pushed its clocks forward a half hour to save power. President Nicolas Maduro ordered the change to deal with the country's chronic shortage of electricity. Jorge Arreaza, Venezuela's science and technology minister, said the change will reduce the night-time use of lighting and air conditioning. The government has initiated a packet of changes designed to save electricity, including rolling blackouts, a two-day public sector work week, and schools closed on...

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