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3. the protests continue because huge numbers of people want them to...

Wed Feb 19, 2014, 08:59 AM

Feb 2014

huge inflation.
the middle class is being wiped out.
food shortages.
military style gangs rule the roads

is anyone surprised there are protests?

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