Venezuela’s shopping malls cut hours over electricity rationing

Global Business

Venezuelans are already suffering the steepest economic recession in the world. Now they face a new challenge of electricity rationing. Shopping malls across the country have been asked to reduce their opening hours to save energy, which has left retailers reeling.

CCTV America’s Stephen Gibbs reports from Caracas.

Venezuela's shopping malls cut hours over electricity rationing

Venezuelans are already suffering the steepest economic recession in the world. Now they face a new challenge of electricity rationing. Shopping malls across the country have been asked to reduce their opening hours to save energy, which has left retailers reeling.