The Biggest Challenge in Venezuela Is Soaring Food Prices

New York Times - WorldEN 6 min read 100% complete by Ana Ionova, Camille Rodríguez Montilla and Isayen HerreraJanuary 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Following a U.S. military raid that removed its president, Venezuela is experiencing deepening economic instability marked by soaring food prices. This new wave of inflation and currency devaluation is making it increasingly difficult for Venezuelans to afford basic groceries. Many, like lab receptionist Nair Granado, struggle to stretch their paychecks as prices rise daily, with meat costing over $9 per pound. The economic turmoil threatens to worsen the existing humanitarian crisis, where over 70% of the population already lives in poverty. The situation is particularly acute in working-class neighborhoods on the fringes of Caracas, where residents are finding it harder to afford even basic necessities.

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Ana Ionova ×230% Isayen Herrera 30% Camille Rodríguez Montilla 30% Los Teques ×250% Caracas ×260% Nicolás Maduro 60% United States 60% Nair Granado ×470% Venezuela ×890%

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Venezuela

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