05-05-2017 22:34 via yahoo.com

'Fake news' war stokes Venezuela's deadly crisis

Venezuela may be short of food, medicine and toiletries, but in the chaos of its violent political crisis it has plenty of fake -- or questionable -- news.Hoarse from shouting or breathing tear gas in weeks of anti- and pro-government protests, Venezuelans are also dizzy from the buzz of rumors and counter-claims.In the streets, looting and clashes between protesters and police have left 36 people dead since last month.
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