U.S. sanctions on oil-rich Venezuela appear to be taking hold, resulting in mile-long lines for fuel in the South American nation’s second-largest city, Maracaibo. (Rodrigo Abd/Associated Press)MARACAIBO, Venezuela — U.S. sanctions on oil-rich Venezuela appear to be taking hold, resulting in mile-long lines for fuel in the South American nation’s second-largest city, Maracaibo. Nearing empty and stuck in line, infectious diseases doctor Yoli Urdaneta said she couldn’t make her shift to treat patients. The panic over shortages has crept into the capital, Caracas, leading to moderately long lines for the last three days at many stations. “I’m too old and I’m not in the mood to wait in this long line,” he said.

Source: Washington Post May 19, 2019 18:17 UTC