CGTN AmericaMary Triny Mena reports for CGTN from Venezuela.
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July 25, 2023
Venezuela turns to solar energy amid ongoing energy crisis
The energy crisis has prompted Venezuela to look for a solution, with one city turning to solar power. Find out more. Read More...
July 14, 2023
Venezuela’s abandoned oil industry
Once one of the wealthiest oil nations in the world, Venezuela’s oil industry is now broken. But the government is initiating efforts to fix it. CGTN correspondent Mary Triny Mena traveled to Zulia state, where Venezuela’s oil industry first started, to see how that plan could work. Read More...
June 17, 2023
Venezuelans create strategy to protect sea turtles
In Venezuela, a community is leading the way in safeguarding sea turtles from the threats of poaching, exploitation, and habitat destruction. Find out more. Read More...
May 6, 2023
Venezuelans rely on remittances to face hardships
Remittances are now Venezuela’s second most important source of money entering the country, according to new data. For millions of Venezuelan households, money transfers from relatives living overseas have become a lifeline. Read More...
April 25, 2023
Young entrepreneurs in Venezuela
Millions of Venezuelans are becoming entrepreneurs in an effort to thrive amid a long-lasting economic crisis. Correspondent Mary Triny Mena talked to young Venezuelans who are trying their luck opening new ventures. Read More...
April 11, 2023
The cost of Parkinson’s disease in Venezuela
One of the many consequences of the on-going economic crisis in Venezuela is the high cost of medicine. It’s especially difficult for elderly patients who suffer from Parkinson’s disease and cannot afford their treatment. To mark World Parkinson’s Day that is observed annually on […] Read More...
April 2, 2023
Venezuelans face challenges of buying homes
Homeownership is a distant dream for many Venezuelans. Even though the Venezuelan government builds homes for low-income families, not everyone is lucky enough to be selected to live in one. Mortgages and housing loans are scarce in the country, while the number of private […] Read More...
March 27, 2023
Safe drinking water access declines in Venezuela
A recent report by Human Rights Watch shows that access to drinking water and sanitation declined from 2021 to 2022 in Venezuela, with some 4.4 million people in dire need of drinking water. Read More...
March 21, 2023
How Venezuelans with down syndrome join workforce
Living with a disability is twice as hard in a country like Venezuela. And while it’s not easy for them to find jobs, some are pulling out all the stops to join the workforce, to prove their strong work ethic and skills. Here’s a […] Read More...
March 7, 2023
