What is Venezuela know for?
It has the world’s largest known oil reserves and has been one of the world’s leading exporters of oil. Previously, the country was an underdeveloped exporter of agricultural commodities such as coffee and cocoa, but oil quickly came to dominate exports and government revenues.
Why are there protests in Venezuela?
The 2019 Venezuelan protests are a collection of protests that have been organized, since 11 January, as a coordinated effort to remove Nicolás Maduro from the presidency.
What is behind the political crisis in Venezuela?
Growing discontent in Venezuela, fuelled by hyperinflation, power cuts and food and medicine shortages, has led to a political crisis. Opposition leader Juan Guaidó has declared himself interim president following large protests, galvanising opponents of current socialist President Nicolás Maduro.
What is happening in Venezuela and why are people fleeing?
At least 40 people are believed to have died since 21 January and the UN has warned that the situation could spiral out of control. More than three million Venezuelans have fled their country over recent years, blaming hunger, lack of medical care, rising unemployment and violent crime. Here are nine charts that try to explain what’s going on.
Why are Venezuelans going hungry?
Venezuelans are going hungry. Of those questioned for the country’s annual living conditions survey (Encovi 2017), eight out of 10 said they were eating less because they did not have enough food at home. Six out of 10 said they had gone to bed hungry because they did not have the money to buy food.
How many Venezuelans have immigrated from Venezuela?
It is estimated that about three million people, which is approximately 10 percent of the population of Venezuela, have fled the country. We also have a large Venezuelan immigrant community in Argentina, where I’m from. There are also Venezuelans in Mexico, obviously in the U.S., mostly in Miami.