The government of Hugo Chávez (Fidel Castro’s protegé and ally) is implementing a “good life card” similar to the rationing booklet used in Cuba, a day after farmer Franklin Brito died from a hunger strike, caused by the Venezuelan government seizing his farm. The creation of the card is taking place in the midst of a two year recession and shortages of food in Venezuela. [ABC]
Adopting Cuban-style rationing
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