With Venezuela in the midst of an economic crisis, shortages of resources are hitting cities and towns all across the country. According to Euro News, everything from beer to toilet paper is scarce within the country that was once prospering. Food is sold at subsidized prices, and many people fear…
Venezuela to Re-enter to the Humane Kimberley Process For Non-Conflict Diamonds
At the end of April, Venezuela concluded a week of meetings with the Kimberly Process in what is being called the final steps towards re-certifying the country’s status as an international producer of non-conflict diamonds. The Kimberly Process (KP) is an intergovernmental body, composed of 81 countries, that regulates the…
Venezuelan Judicial System Continues to Struggle
“Make beer or I will put you in prison,” said Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro. According to Peace FM, the beverage company, Empresas Polar shut down its operation in April, and President Maduro is not happy about it. Maduro has since ordered Empresas Polar to reopen its breweries and begin producing…
Empresas Polar has Shut Down Beer Production in Venezuela
“This could mean the end,” said Sergio Silva, a shopkeeper in a poor Venezuelan neighborhood. “If Venezuelans do not have beer… this country could blow.” Silva is referring to the shut down of Empresas Polar, Venezuela’s largest privately-owned company and holder of 80% of the domestic beers in the country.…
Venezuelan President Calls for 60 -Day State of Emergency
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has declared a 60-day State of Emergency this past weekend.Claiming there were threats against his presidency, Maduro believes there are many within his own country, as well as in the United States, working to undermine his presidency.Maduro is planning on using military force throughout the nation…
The Largest Producer of Venezuelan Beer Shuts Down Due to Crippling Shortage
Alimentos Polar, the Venezuelan company responsible for manufacturing 80% of the country’s beer supply, has officially shut down.This shutdown comes after months of being denied the dollars necessary to buy malted barley, a necessary ingredient used for beer production. Like many other Venezuelan companies, Polar blames the government.President Nicolas Maduro…
Venezuela Named to ‘Trademark Theft Watch List’ by U.S. Officials
A new report has revealed that Venezuela and several other nations are under close watch by U.S. officials for intellectual property theft. According to FootwearNews.com, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has named China as the top international offender of intellectual property theft and counterfeits. The findings…
Venezuela’s Two Day Work Week Designed to Deal With Energy Crisis
Venezuela is facing a major energy crisis and drought, and in order to deal with these problems, the government has imposed a two-day working week for public sector workers. Until the crisis is over, Vice President Aristobulo Isturiz has announced that civil servants need only come to work on Monday…