We are Heroes, Venezuela chapter (Experiences)
Hello dear readers!
This publication is dedicated to all my compatriots who make life in Project HOPE and in this Blockchain and still live in Venezuela, motivated by the most recent events that occurred in our beloved Venezuela.
Without ignoring the winds that blow around the crypto market, understanding that BTC seems to be embarking on an upward trend, or the surprising escalation of HIVE in the market coupled with the announcement of its inclusion in various exchanges.
Reasons and experiences.
The reasons for this publication are based on the different situations that a common Venezuelan must face in his day to day; It is difficult to find a nation in the world that is going through a situation that resembles what the Venezuelan lives daily, except in cases where the virus has hit hardest, however, I think it is difficult to overcome our experiences.
We face a great shortage of food, medicine, spare parts etc. For several years, a hyperinflation where the price of basic necessities far exceed the Venezuelan's salary.
To all this is added the arrival of the coronavirus, although fortunately it has not hit our country so hard so far, the quarantine has taken most of the Venezuelans out of the workplace who have to fight now with much more hunger and see how they double. food prices, further reducing their access to food.
All this resulted in riots and looting in different parts of the country as a result of the rise in the dollar and as a consequence the excessive increase in food, it is a constant struggle that has been going on for years and those who face this situation every day in our country I think they deserve to be called HEROES.
No one can resist so much and continue to believe that there is still hope.
Personal experiences.
I am sure that every Venezuelan has a history, an experience that is related to what I describe here, I also know that they have a better way of presenting the facts, but that's how I lived it.
Last week we witnessed once again an unprecedented event in other countries, I think this only happens in our economy (correct me if I'm wrong) we saw how the dollar went from costing 100,000 Bs (VES) X $ 1 to 200,000 Bs ( VES) X 1 $.
That's how I lived it, at home we have a six-month-old baby, the milk that we are giving him for his food cost before the devaluation 180,000 Bs (VES), the package of 400 grams, then it happened to cost 420,000 Bs (VES) doubling its cost in a matter of hours.
As if this were not enough, a failure in the electrical system left part of the southern state of Monagas without electricity for three days, which kept me completely incommunicado from Sunday to Wednesday.
Now, wages remain the same, $ 1.5 a month a Venezuelan earns as a minimum wage, in the last hours the government announced an increase in the minimum wage that will take effect on May 1, this increase will bring the wage of approximately $ 1.5 at approximately $ 2.1.
And to give you an idea, the milk our Baby consumes costs approximately $ 2, and lasts for approximately 6 days, that is, they are between $ 8 and $ 10 a month. Hahaha totally crazy.
Conclusions.
It is very difficult to survive anywhere in the world with a salary of $ 2 per month, much more difficult in a Venezuela with a hyperinflationary economy.
Friends you are HEROES, people worthy of admiration, you deserve all my respect and this tribute, keep fighting, one day we will get up.
Note: Many of us receive the opportunity to access cryptocurrencies and be part of these two chains today that have become a great blessing.
Thanks STEEM, Thanks HIVE
In honor of Venezuelans who are still in Venezuela.
@lanzjoseg, @juanmolina, @jadams2k18, @pedrobrito2004, @reinaldoverdu, @sacra97, @franyeligonzalez, @marybellrg, @maleidamarcano, @slwzl, @belkisa758, @blanca56, @yeceniacarolina, @beatriche, @nestorgarcia, @antonirhuiz, @mafalda2018, @carolinacardoza, @zhanavic69, @felixgarciap, @yurilaya, @futven12
If you do not appear in the list it is not because I do not consider you a HERO, please leave your name in the comments section, this is also for you.
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It is very difficult to survive anywhere in the world with a salary of $ 2 per month, much more difficult in a Venezuela with a hyperinflationary economy.
Hello @block.token, unfortunately that is our sad reality.
When I say this, I am referring to the fact that this is the salary of the majority of Venezuelans, for this reason many have been forced to emigrate.
Logically $ 2 is not enough to live, so there are many people who suffer from hunger, and the others must do multiple activities to eat at least once a day.
This is very sad, but the normal thing would be that people could feed themselves with the salary they receive, however, here people cannot think of anything other than trying to survive, people who for years cannot buy something to wear because the little they they perceive it is not enough to eat well.
Yeah. Your words are correct.
Hopefully the Venezuelan folklore that bore the hurts, quickly ends.
Well, believe me, we can't, that's why many have died of hunger and malnutrition and others, we continue to struggle in the midst of other activities to be able to sustain in a very minimal way what is essential. It has not been easy but, we love our land so much and what it means that we resist having to abandon it. One of those blessings is to be in these chains of blocks, blessed be they. Believe me it is just as it says @fucho80 and even worse, there is no exaggeration @block.token
Yeah. I believe it..
Friend @block.token, everything my friend @fucho80 is saying is true.
It is terrible what we suffer in Venezuela in some way we survive, and steemit is for us a great monetary aid every penny counts and many can buy food, here in Venezuela there are money exchanges that buy the Steem in many cases they are almost left with 30% of the value, but we can not do anything else, that is one of the reasons that many Venezuelans see on this platform as a great help to live in the midst of this terrible economy.
When he refers that we are still here in Venezuela it is because somehow we cannot run away. However, if I could do it a long time ago, I would already be out of Venezuela.
but my reality is what we are suffering.
Excuse me for getting into politics a bit,
But the serious problem in Venezuela is that currently those who occupy positions in the government, many of them are simply communist narco-terrorist criminals who incidentally have ties to Hezbollah and Iran.
Life will not be easy here in Venezuela, however many of us will have faith that this will change, it will not be easy to get out of these criminals but somehow I know that we will have help to get them out.
I thought "Venezuela is a country that prosperes its people because there is a state asset (oil)" turns out that life heartbreaking.
We who are not citizens of VENEZUELA can only help by praying the best for you there (Venezuela) friend.
We had a lot of wealth that has been squandered by the politicians and governments of the moment, that is the situation, we reached a breaking point and we are at the bottom of the well. Thank you for your good wishes and prayers, that helps us to reinforce even more the hope, knowing that there are people who wish us the best and that soon we can get out of the crisis. A hug from here to you. @block.token
A hug from here to you. @block.token
Wao, me dejaste sin palabras, querido @fucho80. Ver mi nombre aqui en medio de toda esta experiencia que relatas y que es tan de todos los que aún seguimos luchando y tenemos espéranzas en esta Tierra de Gracias, la mejor del mundo, sin duda alguna. Es dificil sobrevivir con este salario y condiciones, dirán muchos, pero, si lo hemos hecho durante tantos años, sabemos y sentimos que el mal no puede ser eterno. Gracias por estas líneas llenas de sentimiento, de interpretar el sentir de los que aqui seguimos y esperamos algo mejor. la esperanza, JAMAS nos las van a quitar. un abrazo, mi apoyo y reesteem para que los demas lo disfruten.
Hola @marybellrg, disculpa la respuesta tardía, gracias a ti por estar aquí. Nadie más que nosotros sabemos lo que significa levantarse cada día en este país, salir a intentar traer alimento a la mesa, pienso que es muy difícil explicarlo con palabras, para gente que no vive aquí es inconcebible lo que nosotros soportamos, sin embargo, es una gran realidad a la que nos enfrentamos... Honestamente creo que se lo debemos a Dios, de no ser por una fuerza sobrenatural nadie soporta lo que estamos soportando.
¡Gracias, cuidate!
Holla @fucho80.
This is the saddest story I have read in a long time. The trauma, suffering, ordeal and the extreme hardship that you and million other Venezuelans are facing is too much to comprehend. And to think that you live through every minute of this is nothing short of heroic.
This is the worst anywhere in the world. This is just high crazy. I think the world powers need to come in to help on this. To even imagine that people suffer like this and nothing is done about it beats me to cold. Massive donations keep going to countries that are doing relatively fine. I do not know if helps come from outside but is being hijacked and siphoned.
To all the names mentioned in this article and many more; you guys are supermen and Thors in n Your Own rights. From my position, I can only support here and pray along. I hope that you guys get out of this soon and strong. 💪💪💪
Kryptarion here!
Hello, this just as an example, I am the father of four children and for more than 6 years I could not buy a pair of shoes for my children until the end of last year that working on this platform allowed me to do something.
I am glad that you are earning from this platform that able to support your family.
Unos venezolanos luchadores y valientes mi querido @fucho80, gracias
Asi es amiga, todo mi respeto y admiración para usted, he visto su constancia y compromiso en esta plataforma.
Gracias por tan lindas palabras, guao me emocionan @fucho80.
Agradezco la mención y el honor @fucho80.
No es nada amiga, muy merecido para ustedes, creo con el corazón cada línea escrita. Hemos aguantado muchas cosas, difícilmente haya un pueblo en este momenta padeciendo tanto, sin estar en guerra.
I never knew Venezuela's currency was this devalued, now i see reasons why inflation is taking really hard on its citizens.
I want to get something straight. Is venezuela a dictator country, if yes, will a coup not be a good idea? If it is a democratic country, can't a revolution take place? This is very bad and i must say that you need another government, another hand, another change of power. An oil producing nation should not be like this, it can do better.
You are very right about that, it is very difficult to think about our wealth and see the situation in which the country is, something very difficult to explain.
Hello @mojubare, I really have no idea why this regime has lasted so long (more than 20 years), this pseudo "democracy". Maybe because more than half of the country is sympathetic to the government, maybe because we are not a warlike country, maybe because of apathy, maybe because the opposition has always been divided by their own interests rather than wanting to change things, I really have no idea.
Hello @fucho80, and we're still standing, it's been over 20 years.
I remember what the father of a friend told him, with faith and hope: "Son, be calm, things are going to get better".
And the son said, tired of the same thing: "You've been telling me that for years and things are getting worse every day, dad!"
Obviously my friend has left the country and his dad is still here. We'll keep on holding, @fucho80.
Friend, that is our harsh reality, families divided because of this serious crisis, we cannot judge those who leave looking for a better future.
Those of us who stay have to continue fighting with faith that this situation will pass.
There's no place like home :D