VOICED : Jefe de OEA convoca a sesion urgente sobre Venezuela

Luis Almagro, the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States, called for an urgent session of the Permanent Council to discuss the situation in Venezuela, invoking the Inter-American Democratic Charter. He submitted a 132-page report to the Council's president, requesting a session between June 10 and 20 to address the constitutional order disruption in Venezuela and its impact on democracy. Venezuela is experiencing a severe political and economic crisis, with the opposition seeking a referendum to recall President Nicolás Maduro, which the government deems unfeasible. The country also faces acute shortages of food and medicine, with the IMF projecting 700% inflation for 2016 and high insecurity levels.

Who called for an urgent session of the Permanent Council to discuss Venezuela's situation?

• Nicolás Maduro

• The President of the United States

• The Secretary-General of the United Nations

• Luis Almagro

What document did Luis Almagro invoke to call for the urgent session?

• The Venezuelan Constitution

• The OAS Founding Charter

• The Inter-American Democratic Charter

• The United Nations Charter

What was the purpose of the session requested by Almagro?

• To elect a new Secretary-General

• To plan a humanitarian aid mission

• To address the disruption of constitutional order in Venezuela

• To discuss economic sanctions on Venezuela

What political action is the opposition in Venezuela pursuing?

• A peace treaty with the government

• An international intervention

• A referendum to revoke President Nicolás Maduro

• A military coup

What is the projected inflation rate for Venezuela in 2016 according to the IMF?

• 500%

• 700%

• 900%

• 100%