VOICED : Ombudsman venezolano pide facilitar acceso a medicamentos

Tarek William Saab, the Venezuelan ombudsman, urged the government to improve access to medicines amid a humanitarian crisis. He presented his annual report to Parliament, advocating for dialogue between the Ministry of Health and the pharmaceutical sector to reach agreements on medicine production and distribution. Venezuela faces a severe crisis due to the drop in oil prices, which has led to shortages of basic goods and high inflation.

Who is Tarek William Saab in the context of the Venezuelan crisis?

• The President of Venezuela

• The Minister of Health

• The Venezuelan Ombudsman

• A leader of the opposition

What did Saab recommend to the government regarding the health sector?

• To increase oil production

• To facilitate access to medicines

• To reduce taxes on imports

• To improve education policies

What was the purpose of Saab's presentation to the Parliament?

• To propose a new constitution

• To declare a state of emergency

• To present his annual management report

• To announce new elections

What is the main cause of Venezuela's economic crisis as mentioned in the transcript?

• High levels of corruption

• International sanctions

• Drop in oil prices

• Natural disasters

What percentage of Venezuela's foreign currency is provided by oil, according to the transcript?

• 50%

• 75%

• 96%

• 100%