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Venezuela’s family food basket rose to US$761.35 in September, according to Cendas-FVM

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – Venezuela’s Family Food Basket cost US$761.35 in September 2026, according to figures published by the Center for Documentation and Social Analysis of the Venezuelan Federation of Teachers (Cendas-FVM). In bolívares, the amount required to cover the food basket reached Bs. 631,923.35, according to the organization’s October 2026 database. Cendas-FVM also estimated […]

Why Venezuela’s economy is growing, but prosperity isn’t reaching people’s pockets

October 21, 2026October 21, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The IMF projects Venezuela’s GDP to grow 5% in 2026, while monthly inflation slowed in September. However, the minimum wage has remained frozen since 2022. Economist Carlos Dürich attributes this gap to oil’s dominance, the weakness of other sectors, and the unequal distribution of foreign currency. By Neirlay Andrade Venezuela is once again reporting economic […]

Eating a balanced diet in Venezuela despite inflation and low incomes

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Chicken, egg, and legume prices, nutritionists’ advice, and practical tips to stretch the family food budget. The Daily Journal — Nutrition and metabolism specialists recommend a diet rich in protein and fiber, with less sugar and refined flour, to maintain good health. However, eating a balanced diet in Venezuela amid inflation and low incomes means […]

Workers submit more than 40,000 signatures at Miraflores Palace to demand higher wages

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Unions demanded that authorities calculate year-end bonuses based on total compensation, pay benefits to active and retired employees, and negotiate new salary scales. They warned that workers could shut down healthcare facilities if authorities fail to respond. The Daily Journal.- Labor unions representing Venezuela’s healthcare and education sectors submitted more than 40,000 signatures at Miraflores […]

How much does an industrial worker earn in Venezuela?

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The average salary of an industrial worker in Venezuela covers barely 41% of the cost of the basic food basket, highlighting a deep gap between income and the cost of living. Even at large companies, where monthly income reaches US$455, workers earn only enough to cover 63% of what a family of five needs. The […]

Family Food Basket reached $727.89 in July, Cendas-FVM reports

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— The Family Food Basket (CAF) cost $727.89 in July, equivalent to 516,804.22 bolivars, according to Óscar Meza, director of the Documentation and Social Analysis Center of the Venezuelan Federation of Teachers (Cendas-FVM). According to the institution’s monthly report, the price in U.S. dollars fell by 3.77%, or $28.56, compared with June. In […]