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naaman fletcher

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1. The article refutes itself

Reply to Catherina (Original post)

Fri May 24, 2013, 01:13 PM

May 2013

But various officials have pointed to a deeper problem that goes back decades in Venezuela: the poor utilization of Venezuela’s agricultural lands.

If this situation has been going on for decades, then, by definition, it is not the reason why there are shortages today as opposed to, say, 5 years ago.

On a second note, if this has been going on for decades, then it is proof that the Chavez land reforms have failed to increase production.

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Poor Utilization of the Land Behind Food Shortages in Venezuela [View all] Catherina May 2013 OP

The article refutes itself naaman fletcher May 2013 #1

Population has increased faster than agriculural production coldmountain May 2013 #2

Yes it has, due to price controls naaman fletcher May 2013 #3

They lack education and birth control Socialistlemur May 2013 #4

The most stunning part is the equlivence to Zimbabwe land expropriations. joshcryer May 2013 #6

Can't support farmers if the currency makes them uncompetitive Socialistlemur May 2013 #7

Looking forward to hearing more about this. Thanks. n/t Judi Lynn May 2013 #5