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Venezuela Unveils $240 Billion Debt; Expats Still Waiting for Happy Hour

Venezuela is preparing to disclose a national debt so colossal it makes the tab at our favorite beach bar look like pocket change. While economists globally are, I'm sure, very concerned about 'restructuring' and 'impact,' here in Baja, the biggest financial stressor remains remembering to tip the surf instructor. Another country's financial woes? We're more worried if the new taco stand takes Venmo.

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