Monitor Desca recommends that the authorities take corrective measures to improve the quality of life of Venezuelans, starting with the increase in the minimum wage
The organization Monitor Desca (Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Rights) presented a corresponding newsletter to the last quarter of 2024, in which he warned that the population in Venezuela continues to have problems satisfying their basic needs, as well as encountering limitations to exercise their fundamental rights.
In October, 739 violations of economic, social, cultural and environmental rights were documented. During this month, social rights – which include health, education, food, public and quality services, among others – were the most violated.
For November, 813 violations of this type were recorded; Once again, social rights (401) and socioeconomic rights (346) are the most violated. From December 1 to 15, 217 violations of economic, social, cultural and environmental rights had been documented, with social rights as the main area violated.
Regarding the lack of teachers in the country, Monitor Desca indicated that, in order to fill the vacancies left by teachers – who left their positions in search of more income – there are educational institutions that take the measure of hiring personnel who are not specialized or graduate in education to assume the responsibility of teaching classes; which in turn affects the quality of training.
In that sense, he recalled that the Venezuelan Federation of Teachers (FVM) manages a shortage of teachers of 40%, with maximum salaries that are around 12 dollars; taking into account that the minimum wage set by the State is 130 bolivars as of March 2022, which does not allow basic needs to be covered.
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Additionally, 51.95% of the teachers surveyed report having alternative jobs to survive, and an alarming 42.72% are forced to travel on foot to their workplaces. Deficiencies in basic services such as water supply also negatively impact teacher attendance, with 62.5% missing for this reason.
Neither do those earned by other sectors in private companies, which, although in some places it exceeds 200 dollars, the average figure from the Desca Monitor indicates that in the country there is an average remuneration of 110 dollars.
In the first 15 days of December, the demand for domestic gas increased considerably in the country due to the low distribution reported also as a result of the explosion that occurred in the Muscar Soto gas complex in Punta de Mata, Monagas state.
The state of Nueva Esparta stands out, during the month of November, it was without continuous electrical service for more than two weeks due to this incident, which left the island entity without electrical supply.
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It also highlights the violation of the right of Venezuelans to recreation, emphasizing the cancellation of the band Rawayana’s tour after criticism from the Maduro administration of the song “Veneka.” Cultural rights experts point out that this cancellation marks a significant setback for music and art in Venezuela, sending a discouraging message to other artists, both national and international, who aspire to perform in the country.
This phenomenon is not isolated; Other artists who have expressed their support for the opposition, such as María Corina Machado, have faced similar restrictions, evidencing a trend of repression towards those who criticize the government.
The situation highlights the complex relationship between art, politics and cultural rights in Venezuela, raising questions about freedom of expression and the future of the artistic scene in the country.
In the Desca Monitor report, which you can see at detail hereit is recommended to increase the minimum salary for teachers in the country and in general; hire graduate teachers; generate economic stability and guarantee freedom of expression, as well as the promotion of cultural diversity.
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