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During the 20th century, "Venezuela was a haven for immigrants fleeing Old World repression and intolerance" according to Newsweek. [2] Emigration began at low rates in 1983 after oil prices collapsed, though the increased rates of emigration, especially the flight of professionals, grew largely following the Bolivarian Revolution which was led by Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez. [33]
According to CEPAZ, women in Venezuela are at risk due to gender discrimination and the "hyper-sexualized stereotypes of Venezuelan women". [10] The professional women and businesswomen of Venezuela generally "work hard at looking great" and they "dress to impress"; their business dress include wearing feminine attire. [20]
Rather than be greeted with a cold shoulder, the Venezuelan refugees were given a helping hand. When they turned up at Poverello House hungry and seeking refuge from the rain, they were given food.
Throughout the crisis, humanitarian aid was provided to Venezuelans in need both within Venezuela and abroad. In October 2018, the USNS Comfort departed for an eleven-week operation in Latin America, with a primary mission being to assist countries who received Venezuelan refugees who fled the crisis in Venezuela. The main goal was to relieve ...
The women may be joining a family tradition of fishing, or in some cases launching new careers after losing jobs during Venezuela’s economic crisis, enlisting in the physically demanding work ...
On November 26, Venezuela’s state-run power company cut off their electricity. The security forces have also taken control of the surrounding buildings, and last week the Organization of ...
The 2024 Venezuelan political crisis is the ongoing crisis in Venezuela that was aggravated after the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election results were announced. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The 2024 election was held to choose a president for a six-year term beginning on 10 January 2025.
The Biden administration is debating whether to establish a humanitarian parole program that would allow U.S. citizens and residents to sponsor Venezuelans for refuge in the United States.