Venezuela’s high inflation raises ticket, merchandise prices

Global Business

Venezuela’s baseball league has kicked off its season despite the country’s rapidly shrinking economy. The cheapest ticket for the opening game of the baseball season has risen 330 percent from last year.

CCTV America’s Stephen Gibbs reports:

Venezuela\'s high inflation raises ticket, merchandise prices

Venezuela's baseball league has kicked off its season despite the country's rapidly shrinking economy. The cheapest ticket for the opening game of the baseball season had gone up 330% from last year. CCTV America's Stephen Gibbs has more on the economy's impact on the sport and its fans.


Chris Park on Venezuela’s economy and sports

CCTV America spoke with Chris Park, the Senior Vice President for International Growth and Strategy for Major League Baseball.

Chris Park on Venezuela\'s economy and sports

CCTV America spoke with Chris Park, the Senior Vice President for International Growth and Strategy for Major League Baseball.