The regime of Nicolás Maduro, grappling with powerful gasoline shortages, claimed it will scale back its longstanding gas subsidy and privatize provider stations, in a major change for Venezuelans extensive accustomed to filling up their cars cost-free of demand.
The measures, which acquire effect on Monday, are a gamble for Mr. Maduro as he struggles with a devastating economic crisis and tries to outlast U.S.-led sanctions meant to topple his authoritarian administration.
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