The country of
Venezuela is a very corrupt, poor, and suffering country. The black market and
trade is flooding with corruptions all to benefit the government and
politicians who have taken over everything. The own all businesses. It’s not a
place to live and many locals leave and start over in a new place.
When it comes to the country of Venezuela, a person may believe in the presented news about the country-violence, political corruption, and poverty. What happens is that people translate these characteristics of a country to a person. It's believing people are bad, violent, dishonest because of their countries negative state. It's not fair for Venezuelans to also feel this same lomd
On the bus, I met two lovely Venezuelans early 40s who had been best friends since childhood. With all the corruption and political mess, they decided that it was time for them to leave the country and start over. They tried a couple startups in Brazil and Argentina, but it was way to competitive. They went back to Venezuela to support their family and to recharge their batteries. After things becoming politically worse and losing a business their to government corruption, they left. They were on a trip through Central America to find a good place to land their business.
They had checked out Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua and felt like Honduras was a good spot for them. He was explaining all the business details and how it's difficult to get a business license in certain countries i.e. Belize and Panama-no surprise there.
While I was staring out the window with the sun shining in my face, it felt so nice to hear their story. These people were so genuine and they experienced such struggle with their own country. When you hear there is a shortage of food, it's just a shocking statement to hear. There may be people who can't afford to eat, but a shortage of food? A shortage of food raises prices enormously and people can't afford to eat what is available. To hear what is done to businesses with the government taking control over the business and market, it's absolutely appauling. The country has run short on dollars leaving them to borrow, dig a hole of debt, and then watch people suffer. The main problem is that the market and the country's people don't believe anymore. They have lost faith in the government for their corruption and selfish choices. The Bolivar is collapsing and the country seems to be on the same page. It's a shame for these lovely people.
Along with this guy, I met a girl on the street who walked me to bus station. She was so sweet and kind explaining the times. She was also emphatic with how I felt, which was refreshing. When I asked her where she was from I got "Venezuela."
I said to myself, "Of course she is." It seemed like from Nicaragua to Costa Rica to Panama- nice Venezuelans were coming my way and I was quite thankful for their presence and kind being.
When it comes to the country of Venezuela, a person may believe in the presented news about the country-violence, political corruption, and poverty. What happens is that people translate these characteristics of a country to a person. It's believing people are bad, violent, dishonest because of their countries negative state. It's not fair for Venezuelans to also feel this same lomd
On the bus, I met two lovely Venezuelans early 40s who had been best friends since childhood. With all the corruption and political mess, they decided that it was time for them to leave the country and start over. They tried a couple startups in Brazil and Argentina, but it was way to competitive. They went back to Venezuela to support their family and to recharge their batteries. After things becoming politically worse and losing a business their to government corruption, they left. They were on a trip through Central America to find a good place to land their business.
They had checked out Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua and felt like Honduras was a good spot for them. He was explaining all the business details and how it's difficult to get a business license in certain countries i.e. Belize and Panama-no surprise there.
While I was staring out the window with the sun shining in my face, it felt so nice to hear their story. These people were so genuine and they experienced such struggle with their own country. When you hear there is a shortage of food, it's just a shocking statement to hear. There may be people who can't afford to eat, but a shortage of food? A shortage of food raises prices enormously and people can't afford to eat what is available. To hear what is done to businesses with the government taking control over the business and market, it's absolutely appauling. The country has run short on dollars leaving them to borrow, dig a hole of debt, and then watch people suffer. The main problem is that the market and the country's people don't believe anymore. They have lost faith in the government for their corruption and selfish choices. The Bolivar is collapsing and the country seems to be on the same page. It's a shame for these lovely people.
Along with this guy, I met a girl on the street who walked me to bus station. She was so sweet and kind explaining the times. She was also emphatic with how I felt, which was refreshing. When I asked her where she was from I got "Venezuela."
I said to myself, "Of course she is." It seemed like from Nicaragua to Costa Rica to Panama- nice Venezuelans were coming my way and I was quite thankful for their presence and kind being.
Stay strong Venezuelans and if you have the opportunity-remove yourself from the environment and start life on the right foot.
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