Venezuela and Latin America: Impact of the Pandemic

The video discusses the severe impact of the global pandemic on Venezuela, highlighting the struggles of Jefferson Gallegos and his family amidst medicine, water, power, and fuel shortages. It expands on the hunger crisis affecting Latin America and the Caribbean, with a significant increase in poverty and hunger. Vulnerable groups, including indigenous and marginalized communities, face the worst impacts. UNICEF emphasizes the need to prioritize these groups. The video concludes with a reflection on the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19 and the importance of not taking blessings for granted.

What has exacerbated the already dire situation in Venezuela over the last two years?

• Economic sanctions

• Natural disasters

• Global pandemic

• Political instability

What type of jobs does Jefferson Gallegos take to support his family?

• Various jobs including construction and teaching

• Only unloading trucks

• Only construction work

• Only teaching gym classes

By how much did Venezuela's poverty rate increase in the last year of the pandemic?

• 11%

• 9%

• 5%

• 7%

Which countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are hardest hit by hunger?

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile

• Haiti, Nicaragua, Honduras

• Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico

• Mexico, Colombia, Peru

What is the main reason the most vulnerable groups have more difficulty accessing healthy foods?

• Lack of transportation

• Fear of getting COVID-19

• Government restrictions

• Insufficient money to buy food

Which groups are usually the most marginalized and impacted worse by the pandemic?

• Wealthy families

• Indigenous and Afro-descendant groups

• Tourists

• Urban residents

Who is Miket Arts?

• A local Venezuelan farmer

• A government official in Venezuela

• UNICEF's regional advisor on child survival in Latin America and the Caribbean

• A journalist from NBC News

What is the UN calling the increase in hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean?

• The most pronounced in relation to other regions

• A minor issue

• An isolated incident

• A temporary problem

What long-term impact is the UN concerned about regarding children affected by the pandemic?

• Short-term economic loss

• Temporary food shortages

• Immediate health issues

• Long-lasting impact on growth

What do Jefferson Gallegos and his family consider a blessing?

• Receiving government aid

• A trip to the market

• Finding a new job

• Moving to another country