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Facing a 682% inflation rate, Venezuelans work three or more jobs and still can barely afford any food. ‘Everything is so expensive’

By
Regina Garcia Cano
Regina Garcia Cano
,
Matt Sedensky
Matt Sedensky
and
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
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By
Regina Garcia Cano
Regina Garcia Cano
,
Matt Sedensky
Matt Sedensky
and
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
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January 9, 2026, 7:11 PM ET
People exchange U.S. dollars for Venezuelan bolivars at a street market in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

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