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CLAP: Venezuela's Latest Food Distribution and Production Initiative

A look at how the government's Local Food Production and Provision Committees (CLAPs) are operating in Barquisimeto, Lara.

By Katrina Kozarek - Venezuelanalysis
Mar 22nd 2017 at 12.12pm

A look at how the government's Local Food Production and Provision Committees (CLAPs) are operating in Barquisimeto, Lara.

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