Don't Look for Presents From Santa, Venezuelans Tell Children

As a harrowing economic crisis makes food scarce for millions of Venezuelans, many families cannot buy their children Christmas presents, decorate their homes or even host holiday dinners. The oil-rich country is suffering through the third year of a recession that has sparked product shortages and galloping inflation. With a recent currency depreciation pumping up prices even higher, some parents are simply canceling Christmas. "Last year I bought everything for my...

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