Total Chaos Behind The Tax On Big Transactions
Among other news, the lack of public debate on the tax on big transactions (IGTF) caused confusion and improvisation so the end result has been “total chaos”.
Briefing
Khan’s Second Visit
Among other news, ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan met with Maduro after a three-day visit to Venezuela that the public only found out about yesterday.
The Impact of Remittances
Among other news, only 24.3% of Venezuelan homes (2.1 million) receive remittances, for an average of $65.8 per month
The Policy of Torture and Executions
Among other news, the repressive policy of the Maduro regime hasn’t improved and AI denounced new cases of extrajudicial executions, excessive use of force, arbitrary detentions, torture, and other cruel and inhuman treatment.
Malnutrition Kills Venezuelans
Among other news, Dr. Maritza Landaeta explained that the huge gap between the average income and the price of the basic food basket blocks Venezuelans’ access to food. She emphasized the spectrum of malnutrition and how it gets worse outside the capital.
Four Indigenous Men Were Killed By the Venezuelan Military
Among other news, Fundaredes denounced the death of four indigenous people at the hands of Venezuelan military
Once Again, Corpoelec Is Severely Rationing Electricity
Among other news, social media users have reported going up to 15 hours without power. The most affected states have been Mérida, Táchira, Trujillo, Lara and Zulia.
More money for CLAP
Among other news, Maduro said that public and private banks must speed up the process to finance CLAP projects
Over 1,400 Extrajudicial Executions
Among other news, 1,414 people have been murdered by state security officers during 2021.
Delcy Rodríguez Met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
Among other news, Vice president Delcy Rodríguez met in Turkey with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov. Two days earlier, Delcy had assured: “You’ll never see us on the side of war” and even called for peace between Ukraine and Russia.
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