[ENG]|[ESP] Food shops - Venezuelan street photography (12 pics)
Today I want to share with you some photos that capture the essence of a particular element of daily life in Venezuela: bodegas, small grocery stores that supply the population with basic necessities.
These stores are the main point of purchase for most Venezuelans, as they offer more affordable prices than large supermarket chains.
Hoy quiero compartirles algunas fotos que capturan la esencia de un elemento particular de la vida cotidiana en Venezuela: las bodegas, pequeñas tiendas de comestibles que abastecen a la población con productos básicos.
Estas tiendas son el punto de compra principal para la mayoría de los venezolanos, ya que ofrecen precios más accesibles que las grandes cadenas de supermercados.
Their origin dates back to the Venezuelan economic crisis of 2014-2016, when the scarcity of basic products worsened. The city's proximity to Colombia (only 40 minutes away) led many people to buy products there to resell them here, making this the city the first in Venezuela to "overcome" the food shortage.
Although the importation was "illegal" in the eyes of the government, it was a common practice that involved paying "bribes" along the route between Colombia and Venezuela. Today, a large part of the products found in these bodegas are still Colombian.
Su origen se remonta a la crisis económica de 2014-2016, cuando la escasez de productos básicos se agudizó. La cercanía de la ciudad a Colombia (a solo 40 minutos) llevó a muchos a adquirir productos allí para revenderlos aqui, convirtiendo a la ciudad en la primera de Venezuela en "superar" la escasez de alimentos.
Si bien la importación era "ilegal" a ojos del gobierno, era una práctica común que implicaba el pago de "sobornos" en la ruta entre Colombia y Venezuela. Hoy en día, gran parte de los productos que se encuentran en las bodegas siguen siendo colombianos.
Another alternative born out of the crisis are the fruit and vegetable markets. These spaces offer a wide variety of fresh products at very affordable prices, as vendors buy directly from local producers. When the vegetables are about to go rotten, they are offered at almost giveaway prices.
Otra alternativa nacida de la crisis son los mercados de frutas y verduras. Estos espacios ofrecen una gran variedad de productos frescos a precios muy accesibles, ya que los vendedores compran directamente a los productores locales. Cuando la verdura está a punto de perderse, se ofrecen a precios casi regalados.
Of course, there are also mixed stores that sell both vegetables and groceries for the home, but these are usually a bit more expensive since these businesses are more established and have to pay suppliers, rent, taxes, etc.
Y porsupuesto existen las tiendas mixtas donden venden tanto Verduras y vegetales como viveres para el hogar pero estas ya suelen ser un poco "mas caras" ya que estos negocios son mas establecidos y deben pagar proveedores, alquiler, impuestos etc...
A small bakery in the middle of a neighborhood in Venezuela:
Bonus: Una pequeña panaderia en medio de un barrio en Venezuela:
In my street photography, I don't look for the "perfect image" because I like to portray reality as it is.
I hope this photographic journey has allowed you to learn a little more about Venezuela today.
En mis fotografias callejeras no busco la "imagen perfecta" pues a mi me gusta retratar la realidad tal cual como es.
Espero que este recorrido fotográfico les haya permitido conocer un poco más sobre la Venezuela actual.
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It is interesting to see these shops in your area. Entrepreneurs will spring up to meet the needs of the people. Seems to be a win-win situation for the sellers and buyers. Thanks for sharing your excellent pics!
You have any similar to these shops in your area?
Kenny thanks you for always support my content!
I haven't seen shops like that in my area but I have seen them in places like New York City and Miami. Your content interests me and I am glad to support it. :)
Great photos.
Thanks man!
Nice clicks mate thanks for sharing with us world beyond the borders