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Venezuelans desperate amid blackout, supply shortage

The U.S. will withdraw all diplomatic personnel from Venezuela this week, as the country descends further into chaos. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the presence of diplomats at the embassy "has become a constraint on U.S. policy." The statement hints at further U.S. action. School and businesses in Venezuela are closed for a third day because of widespread blackouts that began last week. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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