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World Service,3 mins

Making a living from Venezuela's black market

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This 24-year-old mother of two gave up her job and now makes a living illegally as a "bachaquera" - literally a giant ant - by queuing all day to buy restricted products which she then sells on the black market. Picture shows a supermarket in Caracas. The shelves are full but some staples, including rice, toilet paper and medicines, are in short supply. (Credit: 91福利社)

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