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Venezuela food crisis

The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela leading to food insecurity and reports of people eating pets or zoo animals.

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Jan 5, 2026
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Are there verified reports of Venezuelans eating pets or is it misinformation?

Documented hardship in Venezuela has led to people buying animal-formulated food for human consumption and to isolated, graphic local reports and videos suggesting some individuals have eaten pets or ...

Jan 8, 2026

How have human rights been impacted in Venezuela during Maduro's presidency?

Venezuela under Nicolás Maduro has seen a sustained and widening assault on civil and political rights—characterised by arbitrary detentions, repression of dissent, and a dismantling of democratic che...