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In an effort to prevent inflation and the food shortages plaguing Venezuela’s supermarkets, the government has begun the registration process for a new electronic ID system that will limit purchases at some government-run stores.

But critics wonder if this heavy-handed approach will really help alleviate Venezuela’s economic crisis. CCTV’s Martin Markovits reports from Caracas.

Follow Martin Markovits on Twitter@MartinMarkovits

Venezuela Tackles Food Hoarding with New ID System In an effort to prevent inflation and the food shortages plaguing Venezuela's supermarkets, the government has begun the registration process for a new electronic ID system that will limit purchases at some government-run stores. But critics wonder if this heavy-handed approach will really help alleviate Venezuela's economic crisis. CCTV's Martin Markovits reports.