Real Venetians have become scarce and many say the city is fast becoming nothing but a tourist destination.

VOA: standard.2009.11.14

Now,a great deal of that is related to the competition over scarce resources, particularly water.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

Community leaders say donating basic goods like milk powder and aspirin, which can be scarce in Cuba, has a major impact for Cuban families struggling to survive under Communist rule.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23