UN study: 1 of every 3 Venezuelans is facing hunger

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UN study: 1 of every 3 Venezuelans is facing hunger

By JORGE RUEDA and CHRISTINE ARMARIOFebruary 24, 2020 GMT


CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — One of every three people in Venezuela is struggling to put enough food on the table to meet minimum nutrition requirements as the nation’s severe economic contraction and political upheaval persists, according to a study published Sunday by the U.N. World Food Program.

A nationwide survey based on data from 8,375 questionnaires reveals a startling picture of the large number of Venezuelans surviving off a diet consisting largely of tubers and beans as hyperinflation renders many salaries worthless.

A total of 9.3 million people – roughly one-third of the population – are moderately or severely food insecure, said the World Food Program’s study, which was conducted at the invitation of the Venezuelan government. Food insecurity is defined as an individual being unable to meet basic dietary needs.


The study describes food insecurity as a nationwide concern, though certain states like Delta Amacuro, Amazonas and Falcon had especially high levels. Even in more prosperous regions, one in five people are estimated to be food insecure.

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1. Hard to believe that just over 20 short years ago Venezuela was one of

the richest countries in all Latin America. Awash in petroleum, gasoline at about 10cents per gallon, the envy of all its neighbors and home to thousands of emigres from poorer latin american countries. Fast forward to today and it's a country where one in three cannot even get basic nutrition. There in a nutshell is the 'miracle' Hugo Chavez (and his mindless sideckick Maduro) have wrought on their hapless co-citizens.

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2. Yep, Colombians were going there to flee violence and get work, imagine that nt

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3. Yep. I had relatives (by marriage) who went to VZ for better jobs,

standard of living, etc. It was wonderful at that time.