Food, medicines, insurance, rent … It is impossible to live with the salary of $ 15 per month of teachers in Venezuelacountry with an educational system in crisis that faces a deficit of 200,000 teachers. Basic foods for a family of four people cost US $ 500 per month: 38 times the average salary of […]
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Protests in Venezuela after election results: death toll rises to 24
At least 24 people have died in Venezuela in the context of the protests unleashed in rejection of the official result of the presidential elections of July 28, in which the National Electoral Council (CNE) proclaimed the president as the winner Nicolas Maduroaccording to a report published this Tuesday by the NGO Provea. “Provea records […]
OAS rejects resolution calling for transparency from Venezuelan government over elections
He Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) rejected on Wednesday a resolution to demand transparency from the government of Venezuela on the disputed elections on Sunday, which gave victory to Nicolas Maduronot having achieved an absolute majority of its member states. The draft proposal of the organization of 34 American countries received […]
Venezuela faces a crucial decision: re-elect Maduro or opt for the opposition after 25 years
The future of Venezuelans is at stake. Voters will decide on Sunday whether to re-elect President Nicolas Madurowhose 11 years in power have been marred by crises, or whether they give the opposition a chance to make good on its promise to reverse ruling party policies that caused an economic collapse and forced millions to […]
US frees Maduro ally in exchange for 10 imprisoned Americans and fugitive contractor
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USA freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a swap for 10 Americans imprisoned in the South American country and the extradition of a fugitive defense contractor known as “Fat Leonard,” who is linked to a Pentagon bribery scandal, reported the US government on Wednesday. The American detainees arrived at the Kelly […]
Crisis in Venezuela revives the use of gold as a means of payment
To understand the magnitude of Venezuela’s financial collapse, travel southeast of Venezuel, past the oil fields and the Orinoco River, and head deep into the savannah that covers one of the most remote corners of the country. There, in the hair salons, restaurants and hotels that make up the main strip made up of one […]