The Venezuela Regional Humanitarian Crisis and COVID-19
Abstract
The deteriorating humanitarian situation in Venezuela has elevated congressional concerns about the country, which remains in a deep crisis under the authoritarian rule of President Nicols Maduro. Even before the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Venezuelans were facing a lack of food, medicine and health, and access to social services. Political persecution, hyperinflation, loss of income, and oppressive poverty also contributed to a dire situation. According to household surveys, the percentage of Venezuelans living in poverty increased from 48.4% in 2014 to 96% in 2019 (80% in extreme poverty).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1172076
Entities
People
- Rhoda Margesson
Organizations
- Library of Congress