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Jun 21, 2016
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Venezuelans are starving because of a food and economic crisis
Millions of Venezuelans are starving as food sources dwindle
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Millions of Venezuelans are starving as food sources dwindle

Venezuela is in the grips of a historic drought and economic meltdown.

That's led to millions of Venezuelans starving as food sources dwindle and the rationing of electricity.

The pressures has led to looting, riots and the possibility of the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro.

Nicholas Casey with the New York Times joins Take Two from Caracas.