Adriana Nunez Rabascal

Venezuela Mourns Loss of Pioneering Radio Station

Broadcasting since 1930, Radio Caracas Radio is latest station to shutter as dozens of media outlets are forced out

Venezuela’s Oldest Radio Station Falls Silent

Journalists, listeners cite concern for access to information as Radio Caracas Radio shutters

Venezuelan Teenagers Provide Useful Information Along with a Free Lunch

In a rural Caracas neighborhood, a group of teenagers has started providing useful information on handwritten notes along with a free lunch. The initiative is called “Notipote.” Adriana Nuñez Rabascall in Caracas has the story, narrated by Cristina Caicedo Smit

Venezuelans Barter for Food

Venezuela farmers use bartering to exchange vegetables for nonperishable food they can’t

Lack of Progress Leaves Venezuelan Students Disillusioned

For the past 20 years, young people in Venezuela have been on the front lines of protests to demand change in the socialist-run country.  But many university students interviewed by VOA in Caracas say they are disillusioned by the lack of change and have stopped taking part in protests because of government repression and fears for their safety.  From Caracas, reporter Adriana Nunez Rabascall has the story, narrated by Cristina Caicedo Smit.

Economic Collapse Decimates Venezuela's Car Industry

A once proud economic hub in Venezuela is now a ghost town. Valencia, capital of Carabobo State has lost its main income, the car Assembly industry. United States companies like General Motors, Ford and Chrysler either have left the country or have not built a car in the last year. VOA's Cristina Caicedo Smit Narrates this report by Adrina Nunez Rabascal.

Economic Collapse Decimates Venezuela's Car Industry

A once proud economic hub in Venezuela is now a ghost town. Valencia, capital of Carabobo State has lost its main income, the car Assembly industry. United States companies like General Motors, Ford and Chrysler either have left the country or have not built a car in the last year. VOA's Cristina Caicedo Smit Narrates this report by Adrina Nunez Rabascall.

Venezuelan Parents Do Double Duty as Teachers

As the political and economic crisis in Venezuela worsens, more teachers have been leaving the classroom and moving out of the country - frustrated over the low pay and lack of supplies in schools. This is putting parents in a tough position, as VOA's Adriana Nuñez Rabascall reports from Caracas. Cristina Caicedo Smit narrates her report.

Venezuelan Parents Doing Double Duty as Teachers

As the political and economic crisis in Venezuela worsens, more teachers have been leaving the classroom and moving out of the country - frustrated over the low pay and lack of supplies in schools. This is putting parents in a tough position, as VOA's Adriana Nuñez Rabascall reports from Caracas. Cristina Caicedo Smit narrates her report.

Venezuela's Guaido Tells VOA Maduro Officials 'Trying to Save Themselves'

Venezuelan opposition leader responds to news that members of President Nicolas Maduro's inner circle continue to reach out to US officials

Feminine Products Unaffordable for Many Venezuelan Women

One of the unintended consequences of Venezuela's economic collapse is that many women aren't able to afford basic health services - and even things like sanitary napkins are now increasingly out of reach

Women Live Without the Basics in Venezuela

One of the unintended consequences of Venezuela's economic collapse is that many women aren't able to afford basic health services - and even things like sanitary napkins are now increasingly out of reach for many economically strapped women. From Caracas, Adriana Nuñez has this report narrated by Cristina Caicedo Smit.

In Venezuela, Meat Skin and Fat Replace Healthy Food Options

Buying beef and chicken in Venezuela is almost impossible for the average citizen. Since the worst political and economic crisis is affecting the oil-rich country for the last five years, Caracas residents in the poorest communities such as Petare have to buy meat fat to eat. VOA' s Adriana Nunez in Caracas has the story. Cristina Caicedo Smit narrates.

Venezuelans Barter as Economy Fails

Venezuela's economy has virtually collapsed, with hyperinflation expected to reach 10 million percent this year, according to the IMF, and shortages of food and medicine are causing a humanitarian crisis of almost unequaled proportions. The situation is so dire in what was once Latin America's richest nation that people have stopped using the currency and are bartering goods and services to survive. Adriana Nuñez Rabascall filed this report from Caracas, narrated by Cristina Caicedo Smit.

Getting Out the News in Chaotic Venezuela

Water Shortages Put Venezuelans at Risk

Venezuelans continue to suffer long power outages and the lack of electricity means water stops flowing to many residences. Without a steady supply of water, some residents in Caracas have been forced to go to rivers and streams for their water, or have been finding ways to re-use it, creating conditions for an outbreak of disease. For VOA, Adriana Núñez Rabascall reports from Caracas in this report narrated by Cristina Caicedo Smit.

Hungry Venezuelans Pick Through Garbage for Food

The high cost of food in Venezuela and constant shortages have forced many Venezuelans to rummage through trash to find something to eat. According to a survey by a Caracas nonprofit that studies worker social issues, Centro de Documentación y Análisis para los Trabajadores/CENDA, prices for basic food items have gone up four times the minimum wage, forcing many to pick through garbage to feed their families. More in this report from Adriana Núñez Rabascall narrated by Cristina Caicedo Smit.

Venezuela Economic Crisis Leaves Kids Without Food

As the economic crisis in Venezuela deepens, the number of children asking for money or food in the streets is sharply on the rise. For some children, it means skipping school to find something to eat. They target supermarkets and restaurants and work on corners begging for money just to survive. Adriana Nunez Rabascall has a report from Caracas, Venezuela, narrated by Cristina Caicedo Smit.

Surgical Sterilizations Increase in Venezuela

Women in Venezuela are making difficult choices. The economic crisis means food, medicine and basic services are now so scarce that some are deciding not to have more kids. Tubal ligation or sterilization is a cheaper long-term option than condoms or pills in the South American country.

Venezuela's Economy Teeters as Government Imposes Wage, Price Controls

President Nicolas Maduro announced a new strategy to restore the economy in Venezuela. The plan includes a 3,000 percent increase in the minimum wage and strict price regulations for more than 20 food products. The higher wages and price restrictions have forced some stores to close. But the government says store owners who don't comply with the economic plan will be sent to jail. Adriana Núñez Rabascall reports.