Apr 24, 2020

Venezuelans break lockdown amid food and fuel shortages

A Venezuelan migrant holds a sign reading "We Are Hungry" in the streets of Guayaquil, Ecuador, on April 22, 2020. Jose Sanchez/AFP via Getty Images

The collapse in global oil prices is adding to the stress on Venezuela's fragile economy. What does the plunge mean for other oil-producing countries? COVID-19 restrictions take a toll on Ramadan preparations in Egypt.

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