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Delcy Rodríguez says pay increases will outpace GDP growth in 2027

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday that increases in workers’ compensation should outpace gross domestic product (GDP) growth starting in 2027, a directive she said she gave to the government’s economic team. “I have asked the economic team to ensure that, starting next year, any increase in workers’ compensation remains above […]

School year begins amid earthquake damage and teachers’ demands

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

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela begins the 2026-2027 school year this Monday, Sept. 14, with more than six million students expected to return to classrooms. The government says 27,000 educational institutions are ready to welcome them, while the Venezuelan Federation of Teachers (FVM) warns about infrastructure deficiencies, low salaries and the loss of labor benefits. Students […]