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This video tells the story of the men and women of Caracas' barrios who struggle to get water to their homes.

By Michael Fox - TRNN

May 27th 2019 at 8.57am

Following his visit to Venezuela, The Real News' Michael Fox reports on how access to water has become a struggle in the barrios of Caracas, and how this service has been affected by US sanctions.

Source: The Real News Network

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