The Venezuelan economy has been severely hit by the global crisis of COVID-19, adding to this, the social and economic catastrophe that has been experienced for several years in the country, absolutely the responsibility of the Pharisees of the national government headed by Nicolás Maduro and the satraps of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV). They have taken it upon themselves to plunge one of the countries with the greatest potential in the hemisphere into utter misery.
The episode that Venezuelans are experiencing at the moment are the long waits to fill the fuel tank of their cars. Bringing multiple consequences to only aggravate the delicate economic and mental health of all of us.
Venezuelans have chosen to sacrifice many days of their lives to obtain the precious liquid not to ride in their private cars, but to survive with the resale of gasoline to whoever can pay the price of this resale. Some have to wait for more than 20 days, even if you are paying directly in dollars. Because the government has two categories for service stations: "Premium" and subsidized. No matter where the tank was filled, both will be profitable to resell the gasoline. Many think that it is taking advantage of the moment, but it is also a way to survive the hyperinflation that today causes the minimum wage to be below the US dollar.
This situation has also reduced the general economic activity in the country. In my particular case, despite moving forward to start operating my small bakery from home, I have not yet been able to get gas to light the oven. However, I have already been able to buy the raw material to start working. It is a matter of time to start and everything goes well. Another consequence of the fuel shortage has been the increase in the value of the US dollar against the national currency, devaluing our work much more. This will be one of the challenges that I have in front of my bakery to be able to function properly.
A few small breaths of hope have given us the inhabitants of a small state called Yaracuy, who have raised their voices for all Venezuelans coming out to protest against the generalized disaster of public services to which the national government has subjected us. Hopefully the rest of us can follow this example and get out of this tragedy once and for all.
Some images that I have been able to film for you.
A very common image these days are the number of people who walk long distances to get around. Arriving at my grandmother's house
Row for fuel
Protests in Yaracuy.
Peace, abundance and freedom!
So you were not able to start yet and decided to come back here. I hope you get gas asap and start your project. I assume the neighbor knows she will no longer join? You have an oven too? Pity you can not use a woodstove.