Drought and seasonal demand to double vegetable prices in Venezuela by year-end

Producers and sellers in Venezuela warn that drought in agricultural areas, combined with seasonal demand, will double vegetable and condiment prices by year-end, squeezing household budgets. The claim is based on local trade warnings, not official data, and the magnitude of the impact remains uncertain. This signals rising food inflation in Venezuela, adding to existing inflationary pressures.

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