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March 15, 2024
Bridging the tech gap for Venezuela’s low-income communities
In Venezuela, a group of university students are both educating and changing lives by offering free technology training to people. Read More...
February 23, 2024
Venezuelans concerned over return of U.S. oil sanctions
The United States has announced it will reimpose oil sanctions against Venezuela, collapsing expected growth projections for 2024. The U.S. decision has caused concern among local merchants who are worried that they will see their incomes diminished. Correspondent Mary Triny Mena has more details from […] Read More...
January 23, 2024
Venezuela’s education system continues to suffer from pandemic effects
Venezuela continues to battle its economic crisis but is still facing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on education. Mary Triny Mena reports. Read More...
January 22, 2024
COVID-19 has lasting effects on Venezuela’s education
One of the main challenges for Latin America is to provide quality and uninterrupted education. Read More...
January 14, 2024
Presidential election cycle begins for Venezuelans
Venezuela is getting ready for a presidential election this year, despite a long-lasting political and economic crisis. The opposition, which is ahead in the polls, is hoping to unseat President Nicolás Maduro, who has been in power since 2013. The president has not yet made his […] Read More...
November 30, 2023
Venezuela’s new recycling initiative
Recycling is one of the most accessible environmental actions available to everyday citizens. Still, some countries lag behind, like Venezuela, where one environmental group estimates less than 15% of waste is recycled. However, a new initiative aims to change that. The Recyclers Club, a program […] Read More...
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
