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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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At 5:30 in the morning, the race begins. You have to shower, get dressed, wake up the kids, and, in the middle of all that, figure out breakfast. The first meal of the day provides important nutritional value and energy, especially for children who start school at 7:00 a.m. It is their first food after […]
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Outfitting a child for the return to school can require an initial investment of between US$40 and US$60 The Daily Journal.- As the new school year approaches, Venezuelan families face one of the most significant back-to-school expenses: school uniforms. Between polo shirts, pants, and shoes, outfitting a student can take a considerable bite out of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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By Diviana Márquez — In the dim light of a makeshift produce stand in Catia La Mar, a woman clutches a wrinkled $20 bill as though it were a shield. Around her, the coastline of La Guaira still breathes the dust of buildings that gave way just five days ago under the historic 7.2 and […]
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