84% of Venezuelans Back Measures Against Hoarding
84% of Venezuelans Back Measures Against Hoarding
Published 9 February 2015 (22 hours 38 minutes ago)
Venezuelans have been facing shortages of basic goods, in part due to hoarding by businesses.
According the poll conducted by Venezuelan polling firm, Hinterlaces, a staggering 84 percent of Venezuelans support the government using a “firm hand” against those who are hoarding basic goods.
The poll asked, “Do you agree with those who say the government should use a firm hand in order to combat hoarding and speculation?”
The Venezuelan government has been working to end hoarding and speculation by businesses that are opposed to price controls in the country, including some with alleged links to opposition parties. Earlier this month, a massive stockpile of goods hidden in a warehouse was uncovered.
Several managers with the Farmatodo chain were detained after it was alleged that they artificially created long lines by purposefully under-staffing their stories. The president of the National Assembly, Diosdado Cabello, denounced a plot by the opposition to sow disorder by provoking conflict in these lineups.
The poll also asked, “Do you agree or disagree with those who say merchants and businesspeople are taking advantage of the economic crisis in order to hoard products and speculate on prices?” 53 percent of respondents said they agreed, with 45 disagreeing.
More:
http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/84-of-Venezuelans-Back-Measures-Against-Hoarding-20150209-0018.html