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Inflation in Venezuela Skyrockets Cost of Everyday Goods

by Reuters

   A severe economic crisis in Venezuela has left its currency, the
   bolivar, nearly worthless. Hyperinflation since the beginning of 2018
   has devalued the currency to the point where stacks of money are needed
   to buy simple necessities.