By Genesis Carrero Soto Caracas, Feb 11 (EFE).- Expressions of fatigue and worry at Venezuelan hospitals change to smiles when Doctor Yaso’s clowns walk through the door. Lightening the mood at clinics, youth shelters and other institutions is the main priority for the 2,800 volunteers of that non-governmental organization, which for the past 17 years …
By Genesis Carrero Soto Caracas, Jan 20 (EFE).- Venezuela has emerged from its four-year cycle of hyperinflation, news that the government and its supporters are hailing along with the new business activity developing around the country, but the people on the street are not seeing any relief in food prices or in terms of their …
By Genesis Carrero Soto Caracas, Jan 6 (EFE).- In Venezuela, the Three Kings on Wednesday visited the country’s main public cemetery to bring the joy of their colorful outfits and gifts to more than 80 children of a forgotten community living on the grounds who received them barefoot and with euphoric smiles. Not even the …
By Genesis Carrero Soto Caracas, Dec 20 (EFE).- In the midst of a dire economic crisis and woes resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, a hospital in Venezuela found a way to draw a smile on the faces of children and help inspire hope for families through breathing life into donated dolls and stuffed animals. Since …
By Genesis Carrero Soto Caracas, Dec 3 (EFE).- An end-of-year bonus that once allowed Venezuelans to splurge on expensive items and throw lavish Christmas parties has lost all value and significance due to the steady erosion of consumers’ purchasing power. Four years of hyperinflation have caused the value of the bolivar to plummet and exacted …