Jesús Torrealba and Democratic Unity coalition urged President Nicolás Maduro to address dire food shortages and free Leopoldo López after legislative defeatVenezuela’s opposition has urged leftist President Nicolás Maduro to halt making excuses for his candidates’ defeat in legislative elections,and instead urgently tackle food shortages and free jailed politicians. The worst economic crisis in the Opec country’s recent history has Venezuelan staples including flour, milk, or meat and beans running scarce. Shortages are particularly bad for the destitute and beyond capital Caracas,with shoppers lining up for hours under the sun hoping a delivery truck will arrive.
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Source: theguardian.com