WorldNews Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/f34e610396da45b87cca2ec36ca7a7c1.jpgBy Anggy Polanco SAN CRISTOBAL, Venezuela (Reuters) - Hundreds of Venezuelans jumped barriers to defy their government's closure of the Colombian border on Saturday while looting and protests continued due to a cash shortage, causing pre-Christmas chaos. The unrest began on Friday following this week's surprise pulling from circulation of Venezuela's largest denomination note, 100 bolivars, before replacement bills were available. The move left Venezuelans flooding banks to deposit or swap their 100-bolivar bills within a short deadline, and many without the means to pay for food, gasoline or Christmas preparations in a country already reeling from a deep economic crisis. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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