As a country with more proven oil reserves than Saudia Arabia, Venezuela was formerly known as one of most formidable oil producers in the world. However, Venezuela is now better known for its economic struggles, as the nation struggles with one of the most severe recessions it has ever seen.…
Colombian Immigrants Flee Venezuela As Economic Conditions Worsen
Colombian immigrants have long had a major presence in Venezuela, with thousands crossing the the country’s western border in the 1940s to escape a bloody civil war and benefit from the flourishing oil trade. This trend only became more popular at the height of the county’s oil boom in the…
Venezuelans Purchasing Medicine at a Pharmacy Must Now Have Their Fingerprints Scanned
Venezuelans have been dealing with rationing and shortages in a handful of different industries ever since the country’s currency began weakening under the leadership of President Nicolas Maduro — food, paper products, cars, electricity, and jobs are all hard to find in Venezuela these days. But the world is seeing…
Venezuelan Hospitals and Pharmacies Face Shocking Shortages of Basic Medical Supplies
Refurbished hospital beds are the best for patients to be comfortable. The frame of this bed provides superior strength and reduced weight due to its unique design. There are two types of refurbished beds. The fully electric bed fully adjusts the head, feet, and the entire height. The semi-electric bed…
The Healthcare System in Venezuela Is Barely Alive, And This Is Why
For nearly a decade, the Venezuelan government has been proud of its healthcare system; then-President Hugo Chavez never hesitated to explain how his administration was able to revamp the system and provide adequate care to even the poorest citizens.But now, as the Washington Post and Boston Globe note, the country’s healthcare industry — like…
Venezuela Trades 1.4 Million Ounces of Gold for $1 Billion
For years, Venezuela’s economic problems have been a prevalent issue in and out of the country, contributing significantly to the struggles of its citizens and the nation’s place in the global market. Now, the Venezuelan government has negotiated a deal with Citigroup to swap a portion of its gold reserves…
The Venezuelan Government Is Now Asking Citizens To Ration Energy
Food shortages, an ever-increasing inflation rate, and communities rife with drug dealing, prostitution, and violence: these are all things that Venezuelans have become accustomed to in the past few years under the strict rule of President Nicolas Maduro. Now, it appears that Venezuelans will have another hurdle to jump: nationwide…