In hungry Venezuela, food producers step up exports to survive
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MARACAIBO, Venezuela, (Reuters) - Shrimp farming is booming in this western Venezuelan city, but little of the shellfish is destined for tables in this malnourished nation.About 90% of this shrimp is headed for Europe and Asia - with the blessing of President Nicolas Maduro.Venezuela's leader has lauded food exports on television as a way to raise hard currency to stabilise an economy in crisis. And he is paving the way for more foreign sales. His administration has loosened restrictions to..