During Venezuela's economic crisis basic necessities like:
Food (staples like rice, cooking oil, flour)
Medicine
Hygiene products
Household goods
became difficult to find due to shortages and inflation.
While some political opponents faced persecution, a wider search for those living off the grid wasn't a primary focus unless they were seen as a major threat. The government had its hands full with other issues.
I also believe that those going to ground, living off the grid will not be sought after unless a threat, or caught in a net with those who are.
Medicine for those who must have it can be a life threatening situation. Hygiene almost as big a deal.
I think a big problem will be a long term situation when clothing and shoes become difficult to replace.
Was other citizenry a problem, theft, murder, other violent crime? Was it better to stay lone wold or band together?
In the US in rural area of Louisiana we have much latitude owning firearms and ammunition.
I carry a firearm 24/7 everyday. I think we will be less effected here than in any town or city. Hunting and foraging for food and medicinal plants is an option. Our small community would mostly band together to protect it from scavengers and small bands of criminals.
The big cities and even small towns would have a rough time.
