Venezuela chides Procter & Gamble over sanitary pad prices

Venezuela's socialist government has criticized U.S.-based Procter & Gamble for charging "criminal" prices for sanitary towels selling for a fifth of the monthly minimum wage. The Cincinnati-based company has introduced a new brand to its Venezuelan market, Always Postparto, selling for 1,389 bolivars per pack. "This is a criminal act against the Venezuelan people," Minister for Women Gladys Requena told reporters.

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