In the midst of Venezuela’s worst economic crisis in history and faced with the threat of a possible referendum vote that could cut short his six-year term, President Nicolas Maduro announced a new plan to expand healthcare initiatives to citizens in need. In a speech from the presidential palace, Maduro…
With No Access to Food or Contraception, Venezuelan Women Are Choosing Sterilization
As the growing threats of famine and the diminishing supply of medicines in Venezuela put the country’s citizens in a dangerous position, more and more women are forced to abandon their dreams of motherhood. “Before, when you got pregnant, everyone was happy,” said Yessy Ascanio, 38. “Now when a woman…
Venezuelans Flock to Colombia to Stock Up on Basic Necessities
Globally, there are over 100 billion online searches being conducted each month. But for Venezuelans suffering through a severe economic crisis, simple food items are in scarce supply, let alone computers and mobile devices. Their failing economic state was exemplified last weekend when Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro temporarily opened the…
Colombia Aims to Make Border Openings Permanent
Colombian officials say they want to permanently re-open their Venezuelan border after hundreds of thousands of people flocked to cities like Cucuta over the past two weekends to purchase basic food staples and amenities during temporary government-sanctioned border openings. The border openings are a result of the worsening economic crisis…
Venezuela Facing Economic Crisis, In Denial Despite Claims From Citizens and Surrounding Nations
Up north in the United States, there are more than 10.4 million residential swimming pools along with 309,000 public swimming pools. However, these are luxuries the Venezuelan people cannot afford as the country spirals down the path of an economic crisis.This country’s turbulent economy forces families to wait up to…
Global Increase in Electric Vehicles Could Have Geopolitical Ramifications
Many believe that electric cars are great for the world, but experts warn that their use could lead to major geopolitical issues in the world’s gas and oil industries. According to The National Interest, uncertainties regarding oil markets are causing major issues around the world. Oil prices are on the…
U.S. Secretary of State Asks Venezuelan Leaders to Respect Citizen’s Rights
In wake of the country’s economic downfall, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has called for Venezuelan leaders to respect their people’s freedom of expression, release political prisoners from jail, and alleviate the widespread food shortages experienced nationwide.At a meeting this week for the Organization of American States (OAS) in…
Venezuelan Government Continues to Block Humanitarian Aid Efforts That Could Save Lives During Crisis
As the medical crisis worsens, the Venezuelan government continues to deny attempts to bring humanitarian aid into the country. Venezuelan citizens are demanding that their government accept foreign aid after the Maduro administration apparently blocked several requests to import free medicine into the dangerously crisis-ravaged state. Opposition leader Lilian Tintori…