Current Events and Responses-Venezuela Combatting COVID-19 through Solidarity
Venezuela is one of the countries around the globe that has been faced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Its health systems having been devastated by different economic sanctions, the nation has taken several control measures. Firstly, it has been active in free testing and treatment. This has been backed by the solidarity and self-discipline of the citizens. Free testing kits donations from china have aided the process. Additionally, households have been relieved from the payment of rent and loans.
To identify people who may have the symptoms, the national government is working closely with the local government through the Homeland Platform. Community solidarity has also helped to deal with the situation by ensuring that the vulnerable get food and free homemade masks. The current state of Venezuela limits its ability to offer basic services.
The Bolivar and Zamora Revolutionary Current (CRBZ) national coordinator Kevin Rangel says that his country is not only faced by the pandemic but also the US imperialism. The country is unable to get an emergency loan from the International Monetary Fund to deal with the pandemic. Nevertheless, he states that Cuba and Australia have been at the forefront in aiding its efforts. He claims that the capitalist system puts the elite’ interests first as opposed to humanity’s risk.
The article simply s put the challenges of Venezuela on the limelight. The author is a citizen of Venezuela, and he tries to address the issue in a tone that seen to attract pity or mercy. One thing that he does not address is the reasons why the country is under economic sanctions and denial of the loans, thus ignoring the failure of the government.