Reasons Venezuela is a Total Disaster - Joanna Rants

You may have seen it in the news but Venezuela is on the brink of total disaster. The thing is, few people understand how the country with the biggest oil reserves in the world got there. Joanna is here to break it down for us the best she can…but she only scratches the surface. #prayforVenezuela
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[@stonedrider15]

I'm Venezuelan. Some of the things that most amaze me is the fact that there's still people that consider Hugo Chávez the best president we have had.

[@tashny1433]

That's why the country is where it is now, because the same Vzlan made it this way.

[@stonedrider15]

Yeah it's really sad. I like democracy but what I do not like is the fact that if the 51% made a mistake the 100% has to pay the price.

[@tashny1433]

It's very frustrating, I know....

[@stonedrider15]

There was a few districts in the presidential election, where Maduro got more votes than Hugo Chavez years ago, which it's completely out of logic... so, in my opinion, Maduro didn't win the last election.

[@lorenafloresmontenegro6437]

+William Manjarrés EXACTLY. HE DIDN'T WON. I'm Venezuelan btw

[@theflama]

We're with you Venezuela. ✊🏼

[@lunagirl6842]

Porque les haces la señal del puñal?

[@evernikao001]

Thank you flama!! and thank you Johanna for doing this video, the world have to see all this horrible situation we are currently living!!! Muuuuchas gracias11

[@nathalysoto]

we love you too ✌✌

[@maha2ne148]

✊

[@youredx]

soy ecuatoriano y aca el gobierno controla a los medios de comunicacion para que de tal manera no puedan decir nada sobre la corrupcion en el regimen. ademas si he visto como sufren los venezolanos y como muchos vienen aca a ganar en dolares. la cosa es critica alla y son tan cerrados para aceptar las cosas

[@emilierondon]

I'm a teenager. I have 16 yrs old. I live with my mom, and my ''ID'' ends in 4, which means I can only buy in Wednesday. But I can't, because I have to study. Luckily, we have food in our house for one or other reason. But some people don't. As someone who has lived her entire life in ''socialism'', the only thing I ask for is that, please, please, please, pray for us. Help us in any way you can. Sometimes I don't have tampons or sanitary towels, sometimes I eat once a day and it wasn't even a full meal, just rice and butter. Sometimes, just bread. And I have to wait 4 hours to buy it because I have to do an overlong line. And I have to look for it, because not every bakery has flour to do bread that day. Sometimes, I have to do a 2 days-line (we call it ''cola'' here) to SEE IF I CAN BUY BUTTER AND FLOUR. JUST TO SEE, I'M NOT SURE IF I'M GOING TO BUY. When I get sick or someone gets sick, you just can't go to a pharmacy and buy what you want. You have to look over, and over, and over again in any store you can, hoping to find the medicine you need. Kids with cancer are dying. Babies, just newborns, are dying because there's no food, or medicines, or any help for them. Fuck, some hospitals don't even have incubators. Doctors attend the patients in hallways and lobbys of hospitals because they fill every room to the top. I explained a lot, and I didn't get to explain 3/4 of the problems we're living every day. I'm scared. I'm sad. I'm mortified of going out for school and get killed because some thieves tried to steal my money or my bag. I'm terrified, sometimes, of the dark. Because I don't know if I'm going to get kidnapped when I cross the street, or that bridge, or maybe I could get raped in that dark hallway. I want to stay here, live here, and die here. I love Venezuela. But deep inside, I just want to feel safe and never come back.

[@spac3c4d3t]

Emilie Rondón At least Colombia, my country which is starting to get fucked, is helping a bit, something is something

[@emilierondon]

And I'm grateful for those people who help us.

[@CreamIceMs]

Lo lamento mucho amiga.... estamos en shock por todo lo que ha estado pasando en tu país. Me dan tantas ganas de llorar. Que Dios te cuide a ti y a tu familia y les dé muchas fuerzas. Saludos de Panamá ❤️💙

[@emilierondon]

Amén, y muchísimas gracias por tan lindos deseos, que bastante falta que nos hace.

[@grieskram4317]

why is Colombia starting to get fucked?

[@FastLaura65]

I'm so sorry for my brothers and sisters in such a beautiful country.

[@21boxhead]

DENOUNCE THE OPPOSITION

[@seamusin1697]

Mountaindew Bernie Sanders espouses a form of democratic socialism which is more in line with countries like Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, etc. and quite different from what you are referring to.

[@vcrfuneral_]

marxism and socialism is not bad, chavez is not either he did not know how to run a country. Trump if anything will sink this ship. bernie was our only hope. a clean and honest politican. stop letting the US brain wash you

[@hansalexrazo]

Seamusin that isnt democratic socialism , thats social democracy

[@seamusin1697]

Hans Alexander what specifically are you referring to?

[@teresaguzman9167]

My dad is Venezuelan, he and good family moved to Trinidad, where I was born. All I can say is THANK GOD my farthest and his family came over to Trinidad.

[@teresaguzman9167]

*my father

[@caterinabelvedere151]

wow

[@jose-we1fb]

no podías sólo nacer en Venezuela y luego mudarte a Trinidad ?

[@ronaldrodriguez5931]

lo mejor que puede hace un padre venezolano por sus hijos hoy dia es darles una segunda nacionalidad. puede ser de mucha ayuda.

[@bentelashley]

Hmmmmmm mm

[@SaschaFitnessTV]

El MEJOR rant EVER🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@luiscova08]

Te amo Sasha!.

[@BreakconValen]

Totalmente de acuerdo. Es una manera increíble de decir mucho de una forma relativamente entendible. ¡Genial!

[@enriqueuret]

Hola Sascha!!

[@Rogerioapsandrade]

De acuerdo. El mejor

[@SaschaFitnessTV]

+Break con Valen 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@renanmlopes]

I am from Brazil and unfortunately many politicians here continue to deny the crisis in Venezuela because of ideological and political interests. If Brazil and other Latin American countries had denounced this absurd situation before today the problems could be less serious. It is a pity that we are going through something so terrible on our continent because of ideological interests.

[@paulhambling5675]

I have spent a lot of time in Venezuela in the last few years and every time I go things are worse and worse. It is such an amazing, beautiful country and the people I met were always friendly. The government has somehow managed to run it into the ground. Look at places in the Middle East, that is how Venezuela should be. How can anyone look at the queues for food and basic medicine and say this is how things should be run.

[@AshaBlack]

Just like Syria and Iraq, there are the leaders or corruption who have their psychotic eyeballs on Venezuela's oil - Venezuela is like Iran, N Korea, Russia, Brasil, etc They don't want to bother anyone and don't want to be bothered but the greedy capital will always bother the rich ones who don't follow blindly

[@amartyasensei1129]

+Asha Black you are SO wrong!

[@AshaBlack]

Kea educate me, why am i wrong? I'd like to learn more because I feel bad for Venezuela and i've only learned about it through the eyes of Hugo Chavez and his followers.

[@amartyasensei1129]

Asha Black are you sincerely asking or just trolling?

[@davidchristian6136]

Do you understand what causes shortages? Price controls. If you are only allowed to sell a pound of corn for $1, and it costs to $2 to grow, how much corn would you grow? Hugo Chavez and maduro don't understand economics. Do you?

[@MrAlen6e]

lesson of the story you can have oil and be like Dubai or Venezuela.

[@CarlosGaio]

indeed

[@coledoco7841]

Chávez could have made Venezuela great, like the Latinamerican Dubai. Instead he went full son about bitch.

[@MrKebubu]

Norway being a very clear exception. Now THAT is how you invest oil profits.

[@jleoms]

+Sebastie Cortes querras decir "tan bonito como Dubai" pero no envidio para nada a costa de que esa ciudad se levanto de esa manera, y mucho menos como sigue levantada. Impresionante que todavia exista la esclavitud

[@minervaramirez7946]

i think the lesson here its: you can give people lemons but only people decides if they make lemonade or they stay there watching the lemons get rotten.

[@Lunaxklk]

Me duele el corazon por los venezolanos. Aqui en Republica Dominicana estan viniendo muchos venezolanos. Inclusive ya hay un programa en la radio donde tienen un segmento para los venezolanos que estan viviendo aqui en el pais. Muchos dicen que sus opciones estaban entre Costa Rica y Puerto Rico, pero que aca han encontrado muchas oportunidades y estan empleados y trabajando. Aunque extrañan su tierra, saben que no se puede vivir. Desearia que todos los venezolanos encontraran la forma de salir de su pais, pero no todos tienen el dinero para hacerlo.

[@ab9840]

En PR. y CR. hay más control. Los negocios no pueden hacer lo que quieren que aveces va contra el beneficio del pueblo. Ciertos empresarios Venezolanos que hacian lo que querian en Venezuela entonces buscan paises donde ellos tienen más opportunidad en hacer lo que ellos quieren sin mira de nadie y con poca regulación.

[@axelsalmeron]

Así como en Republica Dominicana y Costa Rica, también Argentina y Chile. En realidad básicamente cualquier sitio. Gracias por el apoyo por allá!

[@CactusDefender]

En República Dominicana hay muchos venezolanos? lo dudo

[@Lunaxklk]

la duda viene por no ver con tus propios ojos

[@CactusDefender]

+Ra Luna soy venezolano y vivo en Caracas y de todas las personas que me han dicho que se van ni una me ha dicho República Dominicana obviamente hay venezolanos pero no muchos

[@MiguelPerez-gj3ph]

Thank u for explicarles a los Gringos how bad and insane the country is.. When people ask me "Porque emigraste de Venezuela?" i'll show them this video.

[@mercyfulflames]

im so happy you are in a better situation now... also true about the gringos lmao

[@marielenag4739]

Miguel Perez joanna is literally a gringa

[@mariaclarapondeleite8699]

i'm Brazilian and, i'm so ser about the situation in Venezuela. It's a beautiful country. That's sad

[@apma6508]

@@mariaclarapondeleite8699 how are things in brazil?

[@mariaclarapondeleite8699]

@@apma6508 We already live better times.... things are not going well.... in fact, we are living in a really difficult time. But could be worse. I hope the things will get better. I have faith

[@ioanaalinapoterasu6580]

Some of the things you mentioned,Joana, used to happen during communism in romania as well. My mother used to tell me how she spent her summer holidays waiting on huge queues to get food. :(

[@lunalounder6]

Ioana Alina Poterasu it's just a never ending story isn't it? :(

[@CarlosRoa1]

That's because this is communism too. These assholes admire Fidel Castro...

[@gustavosilva2115]

Carlos Roa Completely true. The only "equality" found in Communist/Socialist countries is starvation for all.

[@bathtubbarracuda2581]

Funnily enough, Caocescu's government is actually the reason why Romania is full of wild dogs nowadays. Dozens of thousands of people started moving west _en masse_ to escape Communist influence, leaving their dogs behind. You can still see the impact of this movement, especially in the rural regions near Constanta.

[@lxcci9]

Bathtub Barracuda you mean Ceausescu but ok

[@kpedrique]

I am living in Venezuela right now, and yesterday I was thinking how i can do for better things, because Johanna all you talking about is truth and worse. Currently people are starving, they only eat Mango and platano in occasions, I know people can't eat lunch, I know people suffer so much, and I ask myself, what else has happen?, the protests doesn't work, there is a lot of repression and the military don't care the common people, they only care increase their money with corruption. I am very sad, I think leave my country soon, but I really want a miracle, because there are good people here, but there are many ignorant people too, whose believe in the lies of this government and the only way is be all together. Here there isn't socialism or something like a republic , here there is: anarchy, corruption, impunity, insecurity and a inept government which I never agreed, but here I am paying the consequences of the ingenuity of others. But still, we're not broken, many people try to follow, we have not lost our quirky humor, all we get a joke, laugh at our misfortune as this storm passes. We need the whole truth comes to light, and that is undeniable and nobody supports this government.

[@Nano08888]

👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@kpedrique]

+Pluto Franco I was thinking how help and I don't know how, I am losing the hope. And about the socialism, it was the bedrock of Marxism and meant that workers and their community should control the market for what they make. But my point is not about socialism, it is about our reality. I don't understand why you asked me that. My point is that right now we live in anarchy

[@morevilla66]

+scott benefield IF crooked Clinton or the old communist fart sanders .. Make sure you have KY at home cause all Americans will be fucked !! Exactly the same as it's happening in Vzla

[@MrBlancify]

She's saying anarchy not anarchism, anarchy is synonomous with chaos and violence to most people. Venezuela is netiehr anarchism nor socialism. It doesn't fit the definition of either of them. It's anti-marketism and corruption, that should be obvious.

[@Sky10yr]

Economía de libre mercado ftw

[@lolasogm]

Aquí en Chile, en la universidad más destacada del país (Universidad Católica), hay un movimiento político que salió electo, que feliz cantaban "Somos los hijos de Chavez y Fidel". Patético A veces no entiendo qué es lo que pasa en estos países latinomaericanos...

[@andresizarra2312]

bueno ese es un tema un poco complicado porque el sistema educativo de Chile esta demasiado privatizado es necesario un poco mas de equilibrio, ni tanta derecha es buena ni tanta izquierda lo es.

[@enriquecastaneda8463]

Loljkuhhicuvihogovvohjjbycixyon I died

[@lolasogm]

Andres Izarra Claro, estoy de acuerdo con eso, pero de ahí a decir que Chávez y Fidel son un ejemplo a seguir... No lo creo

[@TheTheFlys]

Todas las u chilenas son privadas en Estados Unidos son privadas. Pero que la gente aún no sé de cuenta de que estábamos igual que Venezuela hace 40 años (1973)y siguen poniendo a la cabeza a socialistas

[@AlefeLucas]

The Pontificia Universidad Católica of Santiago de Chile is the best University in Latin America. Chile is actually way ahead of its neighbors, with policies of free market.

[@CarlosPalacioscraimer]

Hellooo from Venezuelaaaaaa jaja :P!!! What you said it's totally accurate. Thanks Joana for telling the world about it. That's exactly the way we live in here, plus a couple more aspects that you might have missed (jaja, yeah, there's more shi*). In fact... We venezuelans lost (in the last 6 months), from 10 to 15 kilos. Besides, people is dying from stupid (and and also serious) diseases because medicines cant be found in here (i'm about to lose a family member due to it). Public services are pathetic, the water is contaminated, not suitable for drinking, causing even more diseases. The queues are not of 8 hours anymore, but from 16 to 36 hours. I'm reading some of your comment and can see that some of you emphatize with us and ask how you can help... Thanks for that. Well, i encourage you to please share this video and information, share share share, the video, so people around the world KNOWS what's really happening in here, and these red politicians cannot find political shelter or any kind of support ANYWHERE. Besides, by sharing, you make shure that the world KNOWS what populism is and does not fall in his enchantments. I will not lie, we are still a Subdeveloped country in matters of political and social education. That's one of the reasons that has extended this process of freedom. But we are educating people know, and we are also fighting to wipe out these criminals. Thanks to the political support that the world has shown, justice is winning (for now). I will also ask that you encourage your political leaders (Via email, via social networks), to show a strong position to the venezuelan polititian criminals. Because we, the world, must be actively opposed to these corrupts, to thieves, to populist liars, we have to know that they not only damage a country, but all the world can be and IS being corrupted by their actions. We must fight them in all fronts If you feel like you want to send something, send medicines, wich is important to save lives, but do NOT send food. We are not beggars, we are not loose, we are not ignorant, we are hard working people, just like you are. But we fell into a dictatorship that settled here with the illusion of a democracy. Condemn all traces of populism and socialism, use us as example if you like (not as a derogatory example), but a example, cause that's what we are right now, for the people to SEE WHAT SOCIALISM AND COMUNISM REALLY IS. We have to end this... how long will these criminals cheat people, cheat democracyes, cheat justice... For how long? The answer is... For as long as we let them to do so, by not studying, not knowing, not pronouncing ourselves against them. Please share Joana's video, and help the world to know the truth. From Aragua, Venezuela. Thank you all :) :) :) PD: Sorry if my english is bad, i havent mastered it yet.

[@mercyfulflames]

i wish the best for you :(

[@ayleenpena4554]

I will share this millions of times because I believe we are all equal and deserve the same rights. When I'm older and I'm going to share and make people who they need to be.

[@moka8267]

Also, if you send humanitarian food rations to be catered for free, the Government will sell them anyways so yeah, don't send food

[@leonardosandrinicosta1630]

Carlos Palacios Brazil is with Venezuela

[@Totmorgen0]

chosenone4447 Yes, it's in private hands. But the government is supposed to protected you from corporations.

[@maluespitia9617]

This is really sad, when I lived in Venezuela as a child prior to Hugo Chavez time, it was amazing. My heart aches every day for my people.

[@agustinurbano99]

this vídeo is so right, Venezuela Argentina is with you against maduro, you can do it!

[@inakidiez5428]

Habla por vos, no por Argentina

[@marjorylandaeta8208]

Que lastima... y eso que ustedes estuvieron taaan cerca. Pero a algunos no le simporta si en Venezuela nos morimos de hambre o hacemos colas por horas hasta para comprar pan =)

[@vix6117]

Gente ignorante e insensible hay en todos lados,no todos pensamos como iñaki. Fuerza Venezuela!!!.

[@kevinmartinez1477]

Si vale, lastima, que asco me da la "hermandad latinoamericana" solo falsos vampiros y sanguijuelas chupa sangres que se desaparecen en los momentos malos. En los buenos con el barril de petroleo a mas de 100$ ahi todos eran nuestros amigos hasta el fin del mundo y ahora que estamos en los peores momentos de nuestra historia nadie aparece se les olvidan que cuando latinoamerica entera eran todos dictadores que no creian en derechos humanos Venezuela era democratica y apoyaba a los perseguidos politicos y movimientos democratas en todos los paises inclusive aceptabamos a sus inmigrantes y mira como nos agradecen... Pero no importa estos momentos pasaran y el pais se recuperara y el petroleo tarde o temprano subira pero ojala no volvamos a creer o confiar alguna ves en los falsos hermanos latinoamericanos.

[@inakidiez5428]

Conste que no exprese una opinion personal, nada mas no me parecio justo suponer que todo el pais en el que vivis piensa como vos. En todo caso, para expresar una opinion me gustaria informarme mas del tema y verlo desde diferentes puntos de vista y no con la informacion que obtuve de un solo video, como lo esta haciendo una buena parte de la gente que comenta.

[@MsTCK98]

I'm not from Venenzuela. But is there honestly something we can do about this? How can we (non-Venenzuelan community) help? I know tragedies are happening everywhere all the time, but I just feel so pathetic doing nothing as such a rich (culturally) country becomes destroyed...

[@flogopita]

Hi. As a Venezuelan thanks for your comment. I think you could help with either one of these or even both 1) talk about it with people, let your community know. Even though it directly won't solve the problem, mentions in the media and pressure from abroad hurts the Venezuelan government and might precipitate some actions towards getting the people access to food/medicines or even a political solution for Venezuela's current situation and/or 2) collaborate with any accredited organization collecting either food or medicines to be sent: they range from providing food to kids at public hospitals (since they are not capable of providing and neither most of their parents), to cancer or hiv drugs (that are also mia). The issue with this topic is the government is not letting these donations get into the country, but pressure (as described in 1 might help). Thanks again for he comment!

[@flogopita]

Hi. As a Venezuelan thanks for your comment. I think you could help with either one of these or even both 1) talk about it with people, let your community know. Even though it directly won't solve the problem, mentions in the media and pressure from abroad hurts the Venezuelan government and might precipitate some actions towards getting the people access to food/medicines or even a political solution for Venezuela's current situation and/or 2) collaborate with any accredited organization collecting either food or medicines to be sent: they range from providing food to kids at public hospitals (since they are not capable of providing and neither most of their parents), to cancer or hiv drugs (that are also mia). The issue with this topic is the government is not letting these donations get into the country, but pressure (as described in 1 might help). Thanks again for he comment!

[@AngelOrozcoB]

Well... You could send some dollars. If I sell them in black market maybe I can buy some toilet paper...

[@montblanc3303]

Sad but true.

[@abispace7339]

i'm venezuelan too, and thanks for your comment, For help i don't think you can do something, There's still people who think the government is right, they're just a few but anyways, all venezuelans should (maduristas u opositores) unite, and fight back, all together. That's the only solution. We have to fight for venezuela. But that few of people just don't think the same as me and we are not going anywhere if we keep thinking like that.

[@nicolashinostroza6313]

a lot of venezuelan are entering to Chile to search a good life, you are welcome and we dont forget your help in the Pinochet's times ;).... be happy in Chile :)

[@dornixrex2818]

Nicolas Hinostroza chile is not good, maybe Brasil, is better

[@MarifrankAguilera]

This is literally something you don't see often nowadays.

[@ErikCND]

de Vistas無合空 Brazilian towns are literally creating militias to expel Venezuelans seeking refuge! Are you nuts? Stick with Chile guys! A much better country than Brazil and certainly the best, most stable in South America.

[@pinkdouche]

@@ErikCND Just stop bro, most of the people in Brazil are ok with the immigrants from Venezuela. And you're right, my country is not the best in Latin America he is just the most powerful.

[@ErikCND]

Northon Santana border towns are indeed expelling Venezuelans - it was all over several news outlets. I was born in Brazil and what I said remains: they are better of in Chile. No “power” beats the beauty of civility when it comes to everyday life. Cheers! ;)

[@queenvictoria8947]

Same here in Algeria it is so so similar oh my God we're both run by the mafia

[@hussam426]

queen victoria but it's not that bad here YET

[@queenvictoria8947]

Hussam yeah not yet

[@TheHashSmokingStoner]

Algerian Dinar is not nearly as inflated as our Iranian Rial. My country is close to becoming another Venezuela. Part of it is mismanagement, the other part is the so called "Nuclear weapons" that we "have".

[@Yinskiiii]

Nigeria too

[@ninaetmai4881]

If only the government of Algeria did something. The country is beautiful for tourism and theres a lot of petrole!

[@izabelesoares9705]

I feel so bad for what is happening in Venezuela, i hope you guys can get over it. Cheers from Brasil.

[@paulovarela2813]

I feel so bad for what is happening in Venezuela and Brazil, i hope you guys can get over it. Cheers from Chile.

[@durr7547]

I feel so bad for what is happening in Venezuela, Brazil, and Chile, I hope you guys can get over it. Cheers from USA.

[@spacecat925]

I feel so bad for what is happening in Venezuela, Brazil, Chile and USA, hope you guys can get over it. Cheers from Australia.

[@izabelesoares9705]

What is this ? lol. I feel so bad for what is happenig in the world, i hope we can get over it. Cheers from Earth.

[@greghuf4461]

I feel so bad for what is happening in Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, USA, and Australia, hope you guys can get over it. Cheers from North Korea.

[@gabsr.6041]

Yo sabia que Joanna no se iba a quedar quieta! Desde que la vi yo dije, "Esa va a hablar algun dia de la economio de nuestro pais" Pero tienes mucha razon Joanna!

[@gabsr.6041]

Economia*

[@katerinmiko1153]

yo tambien lo veia venirrr ES QUE ESTO ES UN CAOZ TOTAL. por cierto ayer robaron a unas amigas y hoy vi a un malandro saliendo de la pollera robando a unos chamitos de uniforme azul ... o sea. la inseguridad, los productos TODO !!!!

[@gabsr.6041]

+Katerin Ysokudda No puede ser! En serio???? Dios mio, todos los dias presenciamos un robo!

[@katerinmiko1153]

+Francis Rachadell siii que miseria vivir aquí jajaja

[@gabsr.6041]

+Katerin Ysokudda La verdad jajaja

[@caiobraz]

holy shit the shit is REAL in venezuela

[@richardcochran260]

Gracias por hacer este video. Mi esposa es Venezolana, y por eso conozco la situación. Pero hay tanta gente que no saben nada de los problemas. Lloro por el país tan bello, con la gente tan simpática, pero con tantos problemas tan profundos.

[@itsLucianaMa]

Aquí en Panama hay muchísimos venezolanos y yo sabia que la cosa estaba mala pero esto me abrió los ojos. gracias joana

[@GENDUARSANDREA]

Los que tienen las posibilidades de comprar un pasaje de avión estas emigrando a otros países, Panamá por ejemplo. yo quisiera irme a cualquier país lejos de esta locura de gobierno pero un pasaje de avión cuesta dos años de ahorros de mi sueldo, sin comer, sin pagar alquiler, servicios, etc. y obviamente a los dos años ya el costo del pasaje habrá aumentado. estoy en Cubazuela sin poder salir :'( adoptenme

[@AndreaCorina7]

I feel you :(

[@briandanielleonmachado5533]

pasate a Colombia por tierra, amigo. No es muy bueno pero puede ser un trampolin para europa o eeeuu

[@GENDUARSANDREA]

Brian Daniel Leon Machado lo estoy pensando. Pero la frontera esta cerrada y no se cuanto están cobrando los militares por dejarte pasar bajo cuerda. Siempre será más barato que un pasaje de avión, pero es una opción

[@gabrielapazgpazcj]

Buenas noches. los militares en la frontera de Tachira están cobrando entre 40.000 mil a 50.000 mil Bsf.

[@isabellaarmebianchi3826]

Te entiendo. Soy peruana y mis papas y abuelos pasaron por lo mismo en la epoca de fujimori. FUERZA VENEZUELA❤️

[@mclalirsoa]

si pero lo de Venezuela ahorita es mucho peor que lo que paso aca en Peru en ese gobierno, pobres en verdad

[@DK-TSTUDIO]

Bueno, la dictadura, la represión y la centralización de los medios la pasamos con Fujimori, pero la hiperinflación, el dinero impreso que no valía nada y la escasez la pasamos con el primer gobierno de García. Así que, sí los entendemos. ¡Fuerza!

[@ZuGa1384]

La época de Alan y Fujimori,. No te olvides que el Apra es el papá de Fujimori.

[@franciscosiles]

fujimori soluciono eso q venia de Los dos gbnos anteriores pero creo q la inflacion en vnzla inclusive esta ya mucho mas alta de lo que llego end Peru

[@isabellaarmebianchi3826]

+Francisco Siles calla fujimorista. Ese imbecil se llevo la plata de todos los peruanos para pagarle los estudios a la pelona de su hija que ni siquiera le sirvio de nada, porque ni leer sabe la cojuda esa.

[@cristinagarrido3577]

My best friend is Venezuelan, and it's incredibly hard that she's fucking scared to go back to her country to visit her family. Imagine going from living in a country where you can walk in the streets with your phone out, to one where you can't go outside because you're probably gonna be raped. From living in a country where you can go to the grocery store and buy how many products you would like, pay and leave in less than 10-15 minutes, to a country where you have to wait a 3-hour line to get to a supermarket where you don't even know what you're gonna get. This is not and it will never be ok. I fucking love Venezuelan people. Venezuela is a beautiful country, and I feel so sad for what they're going through. There was a possibility that my friend has to go back to Venezuela forever and you could see her crying so much because she literally has no future in there. I have hope in these people, and I know they're gonna do something, but rn what we have to do is to let everyone know about the situation.

[@transfemme5749]

Are you anti-socialist or anti-capitalist?

[@marcodossantosoliveira3194]

I'm from Angola and I totally understand the Venezuelan situation because Angola is going through the same shit... 😯

[@kosiegbuonu5124]

Marco Dos Santos Oliveira what is happening in Angola?

[@QAR83]

OMG wtf , how do you live in Angola ? It’s like the most expensive country in the world, 200 dollars for a jeans , 24 dollars for a sandwich , SERIOUSLY

[@moka8267]

It's all survival.

[@josealejandro.141]

Simon Sosa now Venezuela is the worst.

[@carlperl412]

Exxactly! Angola is another country with fucked socialism system. Damned communist, piece of shit!

[@PTB_BE]

Before googling: Wow, Venezuela looks like a really nice country After googling: Well, it's fucked.

[@PTB_BE]

Marcos Felipe I did economics for a while and if Venezuela would be treated like a company: it would be the new economic rising power

[@Autz64]

top kek.

[@lorenafloresmontenegro6437]

true af

[@angelikjcg]

it's fucked af

[@ezekb3]

Oh, Venezuela is soooo fucked up, people are coming to Argentina, that is really well fucked.

[@levilima2823]

I feel very sad for my venezuelan neighbours. I wish i could help them all. Actually, i can! If we walk in the same direction i think that we can handle it and we can take you guys out of this horrible situation (even though my country is facing some big troubles as well); The latinos son los mejores! Regards from Brazil.

[@Niklez7]

helping them would only make things worse. like red cross in africa feed Goverment with aid so they can do whatever they want to do whenever they want to

[@sebastianmaregatti]

My grandma visited me with a whole other suit case to carry deodorant and toilet paper, so yeah lets let her keep doing that

[@comerapapita]

volta Dilma pelo amor de deus, olha quanto reaça babaca, caralho.

[@foxsipher]

funny thing, some groups are contrabanding food to Venezuela, now we need some beans contrabanded too =/

[@MegaOgrady]

+Juanito Villagran volta dilma o caralho, vamos expulsar esta merda de socialismo do Brasil, não vou deixar que afundem minha pátria, não mais.

[@prismatropical]

i think if Puerto Rico keeps making the same poor and bad decisions we've made for the past decades, we will be the next Venezuela, I swear

[@CeaserMadrazo]

Meh, people in the U.S. have been saying the same thing with literally every election. "THIS PRESIDENT IS GOING TO RUIN OUR COUNTRY!" *They get elected, nothing really changes* *Next election comes* "IF YOU THINK OUR CURRENT PRESIDENT IS BAD, DO NOT ELECT THIS PERSON! THEY WILL MAKE THINGS WORSE!" *They get elected, nothing really changes* *Lather, rinse, repeat*

[@prismatropical]

+Ceaser Madrazo here in Puerto Rico it's much more complicated than who to pick in an election. The past governors and people in power have borrowed a lot of money from bonistas (i think they're called bondholders) and now, Puerto Rico is in a debt of billions of dollars, and leaders are expecting the working class and us, Puerto Ricans, to pay for the debt they have collaborated on creating. Big companies, such as Walmart, don't pay taxes and refuse to do it because "it will ruin them" (even though they're a billionare company and paying the taxes they should pay would seem like pennies for them). Leaders are falling short on remedies to pay the debt, and the President of the US along with the Congress have decided to make the Junta de Control Fiscal (roughly translated as the Fiscal Control Board) which is basically a group of assigned powerful, rich gringos that know nothing about Puerto Rico who will take the decisions regarding to Puerto Rico's economical and other issues. Not to mention that most Puerto Ricans don't give a solitary fuck and rather leave to the US or just complain and keep their arms crossed and political leaders act and are seen as clowns and corrupts rather than figures of respect and leadership. So yeah, if we keep fucking ourselves in the ass, I have no doubt that we will end like or worst than Venezuela, even if our political situation is not that similar.

[@CeaserMadrazo]

Andrea Paola Sounds like Puerto Rico is taking after the U.S. Government makes poor choices, the people complain, but nobody does anything to fix it, or they half-ass a solution.

[@GustavoRodriguez-qr5po]

Andrea Paola well, i think becoming a state was an option, but that will become like hawaii locala kicked out as gringos (mainlanders) move to our island and dilute our bouricuan culture. I suggest we do independence and then switch currencies as china is growing. We could switch to Yuan, have china invest billions into our country. I think they will like this due to having influence to a place near usa...

[@analou3357]

Andrea Paola I know right?! I agree w you. They keep screwing up and wasting our money like its a joke. It ain't gonna be funny in a minute.

[@donaldponcelow1860]

I worked on a project at Lagoven in Paraguana in 1994. I saw so much promise! I considered starting a company because I was so impressed. I still have good friends there and it breaks my heart what Chaves has done!

[@douglimargonzalez5654]

yo soy de Venezuela, vivo en Venezuela, y si todo lo dicho les pareció bastante malo, lo demás no podrían resistirlo. Un lugar donde tus amigos te dicen que sólo comen una vez al día porque no hay dinero para más, un lugar donde no puedes sacar tu móvil a la calle por miedo a que te maten para quitártelo, donde tienes que hacer tu propio desodorante, jabón o salsa de tomate porque no venden en los supermercados y si llega esa mercancía tienes que hacer largas colas para adquirirlo, colas donde ha muerto gente, porque les clavan cuchillos para colarse, o infartos, insolaciones, ese lugar es actualmente Venezuela

[@pm1660]

Que terrible ,amigo =(. La pena que me da, un país tan lindo...

[@douglimargonzalez5654]

+Andres 1998 es que nada sirve, ya no se ni de que hablar, todo es tan complicado de explicar, mientras tanto en vtv, maduro tirandose de un tobogan o algo así.

[@akanne1]

Lo siento muchisimo por ustedes. Nosotros en Nicaragua pasamos por esa misma situacion en los 80s y se exactamente lo horrible que es. Tambien siento mucho que el sin verguenza de Maduro este regalando el petroleo a Nicaragua y a cuanto pais sele da la gana. Ojala que puedan liberarse de esos sin verguenzas pronto.

Cuando un amigo me dijo que tenía una semana comiendo mango de desayuno y cena pensaba que era mentira, hasta que un día le faltó dinero para comprar almuerzo en la univ y pues, se llevó un mango...

[@RTYB]

Suena bastante similar a Guatemala, acá sufrimos también... mala suerte haber nacido en esos países, no>

[@shelseajim.2476]

I had no idea how bad things were in Venezuela, I'm not even Venezuelan, I'm dominican and I'm upset really upset and wondering how is this gonna get fixed #prayforVenezuela

[@AlejandroGonzalez-wo5fk]

+Iharob Al Asimi ????? wbn de bolas q no hubo guerra pero hubo semerenda manifestación al lado de miraflores y ayer trancaron la gran mariscal a la altura de petare. Aqui ningun medio miente perro pq no pasan nada y punto; a la hora de la protesta estaban pasando viva la pepa en televen y casos de familia en venevision, q estas tratando de decir? y los saqueos q se han registrado desde q empezo el año son un mito también? mala mia si mr pongo intenso pero chamo no es q los medios mienten pq aqui los medios es el twitter y la evidencia viene de los videos de la gente q presencia esos actos, ahí no hay gato q se esconda

[@karlaaltavoz]

Alejandro gonzalez teneis razon es que aquel esta cieguito vos sabeis como es esa gente! que cree todavia las mentiras del gobierno.

[@AlejandroGonzalez-wo5fk]

+carla soto si Carla, pero de todas formas para mi la oposición tampoco es q sean moneditas de oro, en especial Capriles y PJ, pero la MUD es lo q tenemos. Saludos

[@karlaaltavoz]

chamo de bolas que también tienen su rabo de paja durisimo, pero esta gente del narcogobierno es demasiado bro!! saludos

[@AlejandroGonzalez-wo5fk]

+carla soto asi mismito

[@Havvyer]

I'd not seen this video in years, and with all this lockdown happening today, I've not had the chance to interact with people, so being asked about the whole Venezuelan crisis is slowly becoming a distant memory.

[@shellyhoying6919]

I found this because our Venezuelan exchange student will be here in less than a month and I want to have an idea of what she is dealing with. Mind boggling.

[@smupy8]

I'm sorry... Soy peruana y todos esperamos el momento q Maduro muera o se vaya o todo colapse y Venezuela vuelva a ser la de antes

[@dxabier]

lo malo es que ustedes están a punto de elegir a la hija de Fujimori...

[@JorgemeT22]

+dXabier arriba PPK y ojo pelao von la cholita francesa ojo pelao con esa calientaaaaa...... oreja

[@MsMRkv]

+dXabier xD

[@ATHANwave]

Tuve una visión en la que el moría a manos del pueblo

[@agustinl2302]

+David Yo una en la que Trump descubría la cura para el cáncer...

[@adelak.4059]

Hi there. I am from Poland. We don't here a lot about Venezuela here. I have a venezuelan friend (which obviously lives abroad) and she told me a lot about situation in Your country. I am trying to get people know about it all but I am just a drop in the ocean. Just wanted to let You know that I am here for You all. #prayforVenezuela

[@manuelagudelo7070]

God bless you, you dont even know the situation right here. In my zone this week we had 14 robberys and 1 doctor got murderer. I have 3 months without taste a single piece of meat. Its hard, but we apreciate that from you.

[@val8869]

My grandmother is from Argentina, but she moved to Venezuela with two of her daughters because my grandfather lived there. Then my mother was born in Venezuela. My father was born in Argentina but when he was about 10 or 11 he moved to Venezuela. Both of my parents went to a great university, but then Chavez came to power and my mom moved to Florida for a better opportunity. My dad was already living in Florida. One of her sisters moved with her. The oldest one stayed to help my grandmother (my grandfather had died of a heart attack. I never got to meet him). 5 years later they had me. I was third oldest cousin, and soon would come the youngest cousin. I used to visit Venezuela all the time. Usually at least once a year. I would go to the ranch we partly owned and play with all the animals. I stayed there for half the summer once with my grandma and my cousins (the two who lived in Venezuela and the youngest one who came with me from Florida). Little did I know that would be one of my last trips to Venezuela. In second grade is the last time I remember going to Venezuela. Fast forward about two years, the second oldest cousin came to Florida for college to study being a nurse. He lived with my aunt cause they had a bigger house at the time. About two years after that the oldest cousin came to Florida to study to become a doctor. She lived with us cause we'd moved and we had the extra room. Then my aunt, uncle, and grandma came to visit for Christmas. My grandma stayed, but my aunt and uncle had to go back because they had to work and take care of their dog who happens to be very old. Now one of my mom's friend's father died in Venezuela of natural causes (he was perfectly healthy though). Around that time we found out my grandfather on my dad's side was going to have a surgery done. My dad spent his spring break just to visit him and try and help him, his mother, and his sister through this time. Present time now my dad is still Venezuela cause he only left a few days ago. The operations still hasn't been done. My aunt and uncle are struggling to survive. We still haven't gotten the results to see if my cousin got into the school she wanted to to continue her education, or if she has to go back to Venezuela. We are still in grief over what happened to my mom's friend's dad. But we were lucky. My family in Venezuela was definitely in the middle/upper class in Venezuela. I can't begin to comprehend how bad it must be for those in the lower class, or for those who have very sick people in their families can't afford to get the medication. Venezuela is still in our prayers and will always be.

[@susanb1747]

Thank you Joanna for educating us about the situation in your homeland. So many of us had no idea. Will keep praying for change.

[@AnthonnyAG]

Quiero aclarar que la gente no hace cola por 8 horas para comprar comida. El Martes fui a Garzón a ver si había queso barato y me encontré con una amiga, se anotó en una lista y estaba de 700 en la cola para comprar hoy jueves. Porque para los que no saben, sólo se puede comprar artículos de primera necesidad un solo día a la semana dependiendo del último número la Cédula de Identidad, por ejemplo: una persona cuyo número de cédula termina en 0 o 1, puede comprar únicamente los lunes (haciendo cola desde el día anterior, por supuesto, porque normalmente hay para cubrir las necesidades de unas 500 personas).

[@alegadom]

Anotarte en una lista?? , Barato a 700?? tu como que no sabes cuanto es el sueldo mínimo o es que tu madre te dejo de caer de niño. Porque si fue así, lo entendería.

[@DiegoGramajo]

Gracias por aclararlo! Suena como un paraíso, ahorita mismo me voy a mudar a Venezuela!

[@mc00020]

+Gabriel Alejandro Perez Capote en ningún momento el dijo que algo costaba 700bs

[@lxx5]

y tú no sabes leer, claramente dice que la lista iba por el número 700, no habla de precios....

[@mc00020]

+Leonardo Rojas entonces no sé qué quisiste decir con "barato a 700"

[@BelexRodriguez]

Cada vez aumenta la fuga de talentos, lo cual solo empeora la situación social del país. Cada mes me entero que alguno de mis amigos se va al extranjero, buscando calidad de vida y cada vez me deprimo, porque yo también me quiero ir. Pero dejar a toda la familia no es fácil y menos en un país como Venezuela, sin saber si los verás vivos en las próximas vacaciones. Creo que he llegado al punto de depresión en la que lloro escuchando la canción de Venezuela, con esa linea de "entre tus playas quedo mi niñez" y así como lloro de frustración por ese "bravo pueblo" que se dejo engañar y vencer por unos corruptos. Saludos Joanna.

[@izabelesoares9705]

Venha para o Brasil, não é tão longe assim, e será muito bem recebida aqui. Espero que as coisas possam melhorar para vocês, não é fácil, mas tirar o Maduro da "presidência" já seria um começo. Nós conseguimos afastar a Dilma da presidência, e algumas coisas já estão dando resultado. Socialismo é o caos em forma de palavra.

[@lyriclanguages3780]

+Izabele Soares eu adoro seu pais :)

[@iKellyCraft]

Casi se me salen las lagrimas con lo que dices, porque yo me siento igual.

[@KarlaRodriguezr]

Es difícil dejar a la familia, es cierto, pero piensa en que, tal vez si te esfuerzas en otro país y logras estabilidad, luego podrás ayudarlos a ellos, primero enviándoles dinero, luego otras cosas, y más adelante incluso ayudándolos a irse también. Sé que es triste lo que digo, pero es eso o morir aquí (ya sea a manos del hampa o del hambre, cualquiera de las dos acabará con todos aquí más temprano que tarde) :(

[@izabelesoares9705]

Night Warrior Obrigada =D

[@JAGomez]

Thanks for makin these, its the easiest way to help my friends understand why I get pissed walking down the aisles at walmarts sometimes. You da best.

[@lucasagua77]

Subscribed, really enjoyed this, people need to know about this, do more!

[@Joseayllonll]

In Spain we have members of our goverment who are trying to bring here all that shit ideas of the Venezuela's goverment. But the most outrageous thing is that they agree with all that Maduro's stuff, I mean, they seriously think that most of the decisions that Chavez and Maduro have made are the perfect way to lead a country. Venezuela is a great country, with great people and they don't deserve all of that fucking shit. I hope Spain don't follow those steps... Best wishes Venezuela, Spain is with you! (Joanna you are the best 😊)

[@correoguasa]

Todo bien por 1939?

[@zenaidamcr13]

NO SE DEJEN, IT'S A TRAP

[@fuenareva]

Cuando hablas de "members of government who are trying to bring all the shit ideas" a que miembros del gobierno te refieres? A Rajoy? o a cospedal? Critica lo que quieras, pero no seas ignorante. Este comentario lo es

[@jeffdaman6969]

Heard Spain is already headed that way.

[@ghostreconphils]

+Adrian Fuentes Pablo Iglesias...

[@Rodreaux]

Venezuela México esta contigo

[@nefimendezhd]

x2

[@mendezfocus]

??????

[@PurlaneMauve]

Los amamos Venezuela!

[@sahagun25]

x3 :v

[@papermaniac]

se refiere a que hay que apoyarlos a salir de esa crisis economica y humanitaria por la que estan pasando, tan solo con ser amable con el migrante Venezolano ( siempre y cuando venga a aportar algo al pais) ya se hace bastante.

[@harrylavercombe777]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a couple Venezuelan friends and they tell me about their situation often.. but because they've been living it they always start in the middle. I really appreciate you breaking it all down in this format.

[@analianova]

That was a good explanation. Poor Venezuelans. I just hope they can get through this.

[@babycloe8080]

I'm not Venezuelan, but I lived there for 7 years, and it breaks my heart to see it like this. But Gloria Al Bravo Pueblo. Because we will pull through.

[@brandonhighgirl]

Im Dominican and went abroad to Chile to learn about all the fd up shit that happened there in the 70s only to find out in the 90s that the US had a lot to do with it. Not saying that the US has something to do with Venezuela (right now) but the situations (crime, riots, inflation) seem pretty damn similar to all the shit that happened to many SA countries way back when. We'll just have to wait a decade or two to see... man I am so sorry Venezuela. I'll be researching until then. Because #neverforget

[@JuanCarlos30000]

The US has orchestrated this whole mess

[@shmono15]

You've said that in almost every second comment. How is the US orchestrating anything? Do you have any proof? I know the US did and continues to do messed up stuff in Latin America (I was in Honduras a little bit ago, saw it for myself) but whats happening in Venezuela seems to just be pure government incompetence, plain and simple. Chavez did some good stuff but the most recent government it apparently brain dead.

[@JuanCarlos30000]

shmono15 Are you familiar with the Monroe doctrin eand what it has meant to US.Policy toward Latin America? Are you aware of the history of US intervention in Latin America over the last 150 years especially after WWII and the formation of the CIA? If you understand these things it isnt hard to understand what is happening in Venezuela?

[@shmono15]

Sure I understand it, I studied it. But unless you can point to specific evidence that proves it, then I'm not convinced. Last time I checked, the US can't tell the Venezuelan government to just print money. Hyperinflation is what's destroying Venezuela, and the US had nothing to do with that.

[@JuanCarlos30000]

shmono15 So we can agree that the US views the wealth and resources of Latin America as their property? Correct

[@tudormiller8898]

Great informative video Joanna. Watching from London UK. We get some news stories on the mainstream media TV and radio networks about Venezuela. But we mainly have to read about it on social media.

[@juloser4116]

I'm first generation American, my parents immigrated from El Salvador. Growing up, I didn't know anything about central or south america and the shit that's going on. I thank you for enlightening me on these situations, because this is important, and it motivates me to raise even more awareness.

[@kenro1102]

Ojalá el socialismo fuese el problema... En Colombia, siendo del continente donde más ha resistido el modelo Neo-liberal capitalista la gente se muere de hambre, el 10% de la población vive en Venezuela y otro 10% en el resto del mundo, Cali es una de las 10 ciudades más peligrosas del mundo, estamos en guerra desde hace más de 50 años, hemos tenido más de 30 guerras civiles, tenemos la migracion interna en un pais más grande del mundo, más de 7 millones de personas han sido desplazadas por la violencia en los ultimos 20 años. Pero claro, el Venezuela todo es peor, o eso se dice todo el dia en los medios. Seamos objetivos, estos paises fracasan por la corrupción, la desigualdad, la violencia, el hambre y la miseria. No por un modelo economico u otro.

[@lauhopkins]

Si tus familiares se han enfermado ( de lo que sea) y se han curado, no se han muerto por una infeccion de garganta por que no hay antibioticos en ninguna farmacia del pais, entonces colombia sigue estando muy bien en comparacion con Venezuela. Si alguno de tus amigos ha tenido un bebe, y el bebe no se ha muerto en el hospital por falta de incubadoras o por que simplemente los medicos pusieron a el bebe en una caja en el piso, entonces Colombia sigue estando muy bien en comparacion con Venezuela (Semanalmente se mueren al menos 55 recien nacidos que nacieron en perfectas condiciones). Si algun familia ha sufrido de cancer pero sobrevivio por que en tu pais hay las medicinas para la quimioterapia, entonces colombia sigue estando mejor que Venezuela. Si en tu pais los niños que sufren de deficiencia renal pueden confiar que en el hospital no faltara electricidad para dialisis y pueden sobrevivir, entonces Colombia esta mejor que Venezuela. Si alguna amiga tuya tuvo que tener una cesarea de emergencia y la electrecidad no fallo en toda la operacion obligando a los medicos a continuar con linternas arriesgando la vida de la madre y el bebe. entonces tu pais es un cielo en comparacion con venezuela. Todos los paises tienen problemas, pero en ningun pais de latinoamerica se violan tanto los derechos humanos como en venezuela, eso hay que tenerlo bien claro.

[@lauhopkins]

Quiero recalcar que estos no son casos extremos. Son casos que pasan diariamente en todas las ciudades del pais.

[@josephchami578]

Ese "neoliberalismo" debería ser llamado más bien neosocialismo. El capitalismo real es impulsado por el Libre Mercado, no por el Estado. Una cosa es capitalismo de libre mercado y otra corporativismo. En Colombia el único político que defiende un sistema Capitalista de verdad es Daniel Raisbeck... Nada que ver con conservadores corporativistas como Uribe o Santos.

[@juanp2k3]

Gracias Ken, por el comentario mas sensible del dia

[@ManuelArtigas]

Las 10 ciudadas más peligrosas del mundo: 1. Caracas, Venezuela 2. San Pedro Sula, Honduras 3. San Salvador, El Salvador 4. Acapulco, México 5. Maturín, Venezuela 6. Distrito Central, Honduras 7. Valencia, Venezuela 8. Palmira, Colombia 9. Ciudad del Cabo, Sudáfrica 10. Cali, Colombia Esto se mide por los homicidios per cápita. Caracas tuvo 3.946 y Cali 1.712 asesinatos en 2015. Cali tiene 2,4 millones de habitantes, Caracas tiene 2,1 millones. Venezuela (población 30 millones) cerró 2015 con 27.875 homicidios, Colombia (población 48 millones) con 12.193 homicidios. A eso hay que agregarle la escasez, fuga de profesionales, secuestros, crisis eléctrica, inflación más alta del mundo, crisis farmacéutica, mortalidad por crisis farmacéutica, fuga de divisas, corrupción en construcción de obras "sociales". En los homicidios solo duplicamos, pero si juntas todo, es un desastre. Colombia es mejor opción.

[@AlbornozVEVO]

Here's the thing. The problem of Venezuela's economy began with Carlos Andrés Pérez. Before him, the law established that anything that was already being produced in Venezuela, couldn't be imported. This was a way to preserve the integrity of the industry. However, he was pressured by many companies to eliminate this law; as they realized that importing things is much cheaper than producing them. Also in 1994, Venezuela had an international debt of 35 billion dollars, and was given 20 years to pay it (which is what every government has been doing since then). Otherwise, all of their oil would be subjected to an "embargo". All of this combined, adding the so-called "Chavist Revolution", has molded the Venezuela of today. It's just a matter of time before the U.S. Military starts a Coup d'Etat, and takes over Venezuela. Which will provide the American Empire free oil forever.

[@ventezcamilo]

you know....there is huge oil offer and the U.S has become the largest producer worldwide....invading countries for oil may be a really waste of money on these times...

[@darris321]

+christian ventez abadia Cornering the market on a good which is fixed in supply is almost never a waste of money

[@MrBlancify]

USA is already have companies in Venezualan oil-reserves.

[@LordMephistoteles]

+kawaiijoaco DUDE SHUT THE FUCK UP, im venezuelan ok? and i aprove this message

[@Autz64]

Indeed. The first government of CAP was a disaster, but people didn't complain about it because there was no mayor issues that affect them, even if those policies could derive into a heavy crisis. People don't care about these thing until its too late.

[@SuperBearcats22]

I'm in a class called Contemporary Hispanic Studies and we had to pick a country to study this year and present on the current events every other week. You inspired me to pick Venezuela, and tomorrow is my first presentation and I really wish I could show this video because it is so informative, but it is in English :( . I am definitely going to tell my classmates that they should check it out tho... love you Joanna even though you might not see this bc you have your own channel now but anyway yeah...

[@Johnnyshop]

Joanna eres la mejor!!!! Soy de Maracaibo y vivo en España... Me identifico mucho con tu perspectiva y tus opiniones. Eres encantadora.

[@VicHD]

I live in Venezuela and it's hard for me to see myself having a successful future when the country does not appear to have a future at all...we need help over here! #prayforvenezuela

[@TheMajorActual]

Never heard of this channel until this video popped in my Recommended section -- subbed, based on this video, alone. +Joanna -- I really, truly, understand your pain.

[@gomezfamilyteam]

I am an American currently living in Venezuela as a teacher. It's crazy seeing people and the way of life here. From what I understand things have calmed down a lot this second half of the year, but everyone is just waiting to see what happens

[@JavierPerez-ou1ku]

Joanna is the daughter of a well known Venezuelan economist and current Harvard professor. She either took on economics studies herself or the kid was really paying attention at Daddy’s lessons about inflation at the dinner table.

[@tomyabrigo]

Mucha fuerza Venezuela!!! soy argentino y durante 12 años tuvimos un gobierno prácticamente igual al chavista, fueron épocas muy duras para nuestro país pero gracias a dios cambiamos, aunque ahora las cosas no son fáciles tampoco, de a poco todo va mejorando. Yo se que Venezuela se va a recuperar y podrá tener un mejor gobierno y un mejor futuro!!! Saludos Joanna! me encantan tus videos!

[@EmilysongsT]

Hola amigo, soy venezolana. Gracias por el apoyo. He escuchado que Argentina no esta en sus mejores condiciones, me puedes decir por qué?

[@maaxcr15]

Cristina estaba aplicando muchos programas sociales llamados planes, que en un principio puede que tengan buena intención pero comenzó a mantener vagos a costa de la gente que si labura, tuvo una bonanza por la soja y otras materias primas y en lugar de invertirlo para el desarrollo del país o ahorrarlo para alguna crisis, lo gastó (robó) todo y para poder seguir con el modelo siguió imprimiendo billetes lo que ocasionó inflación, echándole la culpa a los empresarios por especuladores y acaparadores por lo que implemento el programa "precios cuidados" que controlaban los precios de las cosas, además de hacer un control de cambio haciendo creer que el dolar estaba a $8 pero para conseguirlo a ese precio tenía que autorizarte el gobierno por lo que mucha gente recurría al dolar blue (paralelo) que ya estaba a $16 y seguía subiendo, y puedo seguir y seguir

[@analiliacholula2903]

Mira vos y ahora tenemos a un presidente tan trabajador que con sudor y lágrimas a logrado que su nombre salga en los papeles de Panamá !!! Vamos Macri!!! Algún día quiero ser como vos!!

[@tomyabrigo]

+Analilia Cholula sabes cual es la diferencia, macri se presento a la justicia cuando lo empezaron a investigar, en cambio cristina y su sequito cuando alguien los investigaba decian que eran golpistas, desestabilizadores, agentes de la cia. No me malinterpretes, si macri cometio irregularidades que pague lo que tenga que pagar, pero que ningun kirchnerista venga a dar ahora lecciones de transparencia y rectitud, cuando fueron el gobierno mas corrupto de la historia.

[@LeonaCaraquista]

Argentina salio de un gobierno desastroso pero creo que igual cayeron en otro tambien desastroso, definitivamente en la latinoamerica tenemos una maldicion con nuestros gobernantes

[@aidedval]

soy venezolana, vivo TODAVÍA en Venezuela y ya no aguanto.... nos estamos muriendo literalmente.... hoy medicina, no hay comida... no hay NADAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@Jujuba-wh3xc]

im brazilian and we have MANY problems but Venezuela is worst!! #fuerzavenezolanos

[@AdrianoUrielSdosSantos]

#ForçaVenezuelanos

[@BaileyBlurbs]

Brazil has so many issues, Jesus. Idk who's worse to be honest

[@Jujuba-wh3xc]

TheBlurbs D. yep

[@honesttea8409]

chosenone4447 oh honey,you really think the world revolves around socialismXcapitalism?It doest.Your mindset is of someone from the Cold War honestly..Third world countries are poor because of Neocolonialism and embezzlement,ideology plays a small part on its economy.Please,before commenting on something research some facts,don’t rely on your particular opinion.

[@Trivette_williams]

At least we get to eat in the favelas. The Venezuelans can't eat.

[@kimaya.3563]

I had this girl in my class who was from Venezuela and she moved in my country for this exact reason.

[@ORIGINALPRANK]

pues hablando como uno que vive el dia a dia, no lo tomes a mal pero el video me enojo simplemente porque en 5 min me recordaste porque estamos asi, odio ODIO esta situacion, soy estudiante de medicina, vivo en carne propia la impotencia de decirle a la gente casi a diario "hey osea ahora mas que nunca HACEMOS LO QUE SE PUEDE" Quien coñoelamadre trabaja asi? pero, aun asi, soy incapaz de querer dejar el pais, no porque crea que en el futuro cambiara, no por hacerme un martir, simplemente porque ya casi a 6 meses de obtener mi titulo estoy mas convencido de que quiero hacer algo por cada paciente que me llega, HEY, alguien debe hacerlo saludo joha, love your show, keep the great work

[@peragallo]

Si te vas, mucha más gente sufrirá por tu partida. Ánimo, te mando un abrazo desde México.

[@kaustralishamal2054]

fuerza, amigo. Te deseo lo mejor hasta que la olla explote y se acabe todo esto.

[@nicole-antoinetteu.r.6415]

Bruh, my entire family is in Venezuela and they have nothing there. I live in the US and my parents and my siblings and I have to send boxes of stuff they need. My mom went to Venezuela to visit my grandma and she brought deodorant to my uncle and he legit cried when she gave it to him. It's way worse than you make it seem in this video hun

[@alecity4877]

chosenone4447 please take your bullshit out, his family wasn't the ones who destroyed the country, and it wasn't either an "rich elite" it was the "socialist" goverment, formed by mostly poor peaple. and that doesn't make poor peaple bad, I only remark that because they where jealous.

[@frizero]

Thanks, Joanna!

[@christianrebolledo9626]

Hi Joanna! I'm an English teacher and I feel so proud of listening to you speaking such a perfect English and when you speak Spanish it sounds so Venezuelan that's there's no doubt that you're one of us. And everything you say on this video y so RIGHT!!!!!

[@joseestebanjimenezsalazar3238]

En Colombia hay mucha gente de Venezuela y son bienvenidos de todo corazón 😊

[@davidh9841]

Would you support the United States annexing Venezuela?

[@damnpjc]

El chiste de todo esto es que hay gente que sigue apoyando a este gobierno.

[@JuanCarlos30000]

Tu mama

[@isabelangola1613]

no joda, esa gente que apoya el gobierno es una plasta de mierda. como carriso viven sabiendo que no esta seguros, que estan pasadon hambre, y que si te da gripe te mueres. Que vaina es esta

[@Magjackx]

juanito eres venezolano?

[@josedefreitas8366]

@@comerapapita Tomate un prozac, desquiciado

[@hussienyassin6172]

I am Venezuelan living in lebanon,first when the problem begins in Venezuela i didn't believed what i just saw in the news, but when i visited Venezuela at last summer, i was surprised and shocked from how Venezuela was like in the past and how it is now,it's really hard to see ur country falling down instead of growing up!!!!!!!

[@avabellini7916]

I knew a dude back in 2010 who is from Venezuela. He moved here when he was in high school and he told me it's been going down hill since the early 2000s. It's terrible that it hasn't improved in the last few years. There is so much corruption, I wish more people would help

[@FutileGrief]

Johana, that is fuuuucked. I hope Venezuela gets rid of its hypocritical egomaniac pseudo socialists dicks and can thrive as the beautiful country it is. I'm Colombian and well aware of the situation. Sending lots of love your way and to your country. Fuerza Venezuela! Ps, adding subtitles would make this nothing short of viral

[@chrisletguerrero9251]

It's going to take time our president literally told the OEA to wipe their asses with the human rights and its not letting in the medicine other countries have end and people in jail have a better life than us in some terms so.... Thanks for the support we are fucked until someone comes from the outside and help us or until everyone leaves

[@FutileGrief]

+chrislet guerrero Saw it on the news today. What a jackass.

[@ClementePR21]

Y yo q pensaba q en Puerto rico estábamos jodidos, ojalá y Venezuela salga de esta.

[@CarlosGaio]

Puerto Rico debería pensar seriamente en el statehood con los USA. Uds. merecen ser el estado 51.

[@OfficialFireDragon]

Estadidad es un desastre. Eso solo crece el poder del estado y dependencia en la gente en el gobierno. La independencia y implementar un mercado libre como Hong Kong es la unica manera para progresar.

[@ClementePR21]

+Carlos Gaio Yo no estoy tan seguro de eso...

[@ClementePR21]

Thank you for taking the time out of your day for reading my completely unnecessarily long username eso es lo q me temo, q bajó una estadidad pueda crear más dependencia en la sociedad y eso es algo q hay q eliminar, hay q promover q el pueblo trabaje y no dependa de nadie.

[@OfficialFireDragon]

Brian Gabriel Por eso es necesario que la independencia venga. Si no, solo crece el estado y nunca se va los fondos federales que mucha gente depende en.

[@TiaLaLa13]

thanks for educating us!!

[@ollieofftheboat]

My great grandfather was from Venezuela, but since my grandmother passed before I met her I was never very connected to that part of my heritage. Hearing about the state of this beautiful country breaks my heart, especially since it is where I came from.

[@dee6478]

One of my best friend is Venezuelan and he went to god damn Dubai and bought a golden Iphone 5s, and then he tells me his poor and he hates to live there

[@comerapapita]

that describes exactly the venezuelan opposition, they are rich spoiled kids like Joana who want the ruling classes back in power.

[@vanessacastillo7067]

+Juanito Villagran shut the fuck up you chavizta idiot, this situation is affecting every single venezuelan. Do you know what is being afraid to go out of your house cause you know that youre going to get robbed? Do you know that you literally have to do a tour to all the grocery stores to find medication? Do you know how horrible it is that you cant even find food in a supermarket and you have to make a 6+ hours line outside to find NOTHING!! Stop talking shit and face reality we venezuelans are suffering !!! My grandma almost died cause we didnt find the pills she needed to take. STOP THIS SITUATION IS AFFECTING ALL OF US

[@greannyvivas7234]

I am an opposition "rich spoiled kid" who is cleaning its ass with napkins. Get your head out of your ass.

[@greannyvivas7234]

I'm venezuelan and that's not the situation of most of the people, except for the ones on the government. Tell your friend to buy me some food then (if he finds it). Ignorants.

[@dee6478]

anny vivas Shit, I'll ask him

[@karlaestrella5463]

IM GONNA SEND THIS TO ALL MY NON VENEZUELAN FRIENDS EVER!!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!

[@alfonsoperez9835]

Living in my country is very hard . People are dying for the lack of food and medications. My country is a disaster. I feeling like living in hell. The situation is getting worse ajnd worse every day.

[@lemondeduvintage]

Hi Joanna, I really loved this video, your views echo what my views are regarding Venezuela's situation 😭😤😭. Would you consider doing the updated version of this video please? Thank you ❤

[@zenolotus]

I have an interesting story that reminded me about the Venezuelan crisis in your video. Back when I was a sophomore in high school (8 years ago), there were two foreign exchange students from Venezuela. When I met them, everything seemed dandy and it seemed like they were getting accustomed to the American culture. Or at least I thought they were... One day, my friends and I decided to take them to the mall and seeing it was the early evening hours, it was a perfect time to just hang out. One of the Venezuelan guys offered to drive, so naturally we accepted his offer. While were were driving to the mall, we stopped at a red light. HOWEVER, he only did a "California stop" (basically where you stop for only 3 seconds). This freaked the hell out of us because it was at night, and there were cars passing by!! We got mad at this guy, until he explained that in Venezuela, stop lights are only a suggestion, meaning if you stopped at a red light for more than 30 seconds, you'll either get mugged or killed by motorbike gangs. So basically, if you left the house after dark, you're pretty much screwed. It made me realize that not everything was sunshine and flowers. I haven't talked to them after their foreign exchange stint...I just hope they are alright....

[@antohernandez7132]

y no dijistes que nos cortan la Luz 4 horas TODOS LOS DIAS! pero ahora "todo esta bien" por que solo lo quitan 3 horas.... TODOS LOS DIAS y los viernes no tenemos clases sabían..... SOLO TENEMOS 4 DIAS DE CLASES y varios dias sin luz en el salon

[@bennymicp]

es bueno no? 3 dias libres woohoo...o malo?

[@antohernandez7132]

+bennymicp es malo por que perdemos evaluaciones, y estamos muy apretados en las materias con varias evaluaciones el mismo dia y no tenemos opción por que no hay tiempo para hacerlas otro dia ademas que los profesores faltan mucho y tenemos que aveces ver clase afuera por que no hay luz en el salon

[@der-k5602]

+bennymicp cállate payaso..

[@bennymicp]

+Der König easy there guy... just trying to inject humor into a bad situation

[@radrod6004]

Para que entiendas que tan mal estamos como para que los estudiantes quieran ir al colegio.

[@Amanda-rq9dl]

I'm from Venezuela and I want to thank you for making it known about whats going on where I live. Everybody please do what you can to raise awareness from my country

[@enzoaguilera3121]

joa this is the first vídeo of yours that I coment and let tell u something, you're the best

[@AyyQueRicooo]

Joanna got so passionate about Venezuela like I am with Puerto Rico. Flama, please start a section, like the basics of Latin American news. I'd love to hear perspectives from you guys over there. What about elaborating on Puerto Rico's money and status problem and the furthering results and effects of it? How about Brazil's gaining issues for the Olympics this years because of water and the Zika virus? Oh, and there is always Cuba and what U.S. citizens do to get in if they aren't apart of the 12 listed reasons. If you guys don't do it, I'll find a way to do it myself, honestly. I think it could be good to spread more awareness on at least another part of the world.

[@MARIOFESUMA]

IMPECABLE !!! NINGÚN PERIODISTA LO HA DESCRITO MEJOR!!! Podrían ponerle subtítulos?

[@mhleli1]

well done! it was a beauty to watch you...

[@ffoxonfire]

im a brazilian, watching closely the Venezuelan crisis and a marxist. im really glad that you used quotations marks on the saying that Venezuela is living in "socialism", at the beginning.

[@jadorebabyjane]

Me encanta que hayan dedicado un episodio a este tema. Soy argentina, con lo cual, conozco la situación venezolana, pero este resumen, por así decirlo, fue muy práctico, y para los que no saben lo que está pasando, espero lo vean. Como siempre, genial Joanna

[@ciarafranco6952]

No sé cuánto conocemos de Venezuela. Acordate que hasta el año pasado los medios nos vendían a Venezuela como el mejor gobierno, igualitario, donde no hay pobres, ni represión, libre de yankis y no sé qué más.

[@samuelduarte3000]

+Ciara Franco pues en el vídeo dicen cosas que pasan y muchos canales de televisión (telesur) alaban a los chabestias ya quenes financiado por ellos

[@comerapapita]

Lees Clarin y votaste a Macri, no tenés puta idea de nada.

[@ciarafranco6952]

Juanito Villagran Choripanes, choripanes everywhere.

[@comerapapita]

Votaste a Macri.

[@summerb5603]

I'm turning 18 and currently living in Venezuela, and even though Johanna was as accurate as one can be in 5 minutes you can't even picture how the youth here is missing their years to be silly and enjoy, let me tell you guys, kids my age in basically any Country could move out of their house and afford a car with a lot of hard work and commitment whilst here even if we study, and work more shifts than possible we couldn't even afford food supply for a month or anything and it's so frustrating, and also I should be able to have the right to go out by myself without being in the risk to be killed, robed, kidnapped, or even raped, I can't remember when was the last time I was out of my house after 7pm; oh yeah I remembered last summer when I had the luxury and luck to travel. some of us can't do that. More than one friend was imprisoned for thinking different seriously the world doesn't know how bad we have it here.

[@ernestohanz]

Excellent comment, I am a young man who lives in Venezuela and it is actually impossible to enjoy youth this way... We can't go out at night, we can't get independent, there is no basic products, sometimes not even water or electricity... It is really tough.

[@ArachnoidOficial]

Joanna gracias por compartir con el mundo lo que pasa en nuestro pais....no se como le hiciste para no llorar contando toda esa historia de terror q es nuestro dia a dia. ..... te admiro! exitos!!

[@isa.7151]

I'm from Germany and I wanted to go to Venezuela for a student exchange. After I informed a bit by asking a Venezuelan friend about his country I basically quit that idea. I'm honestly so sorry for the people there and sincerely hope that it's gonna get better somehow, rather faster than slower.

[@taisgrim]

En Argentina nuestra ex-presidenta quería seguir el camino de Venezuela, que bueno que cambiamos de presidente jaja

[@tonnygoncalves]

Gracias CHAMA! por no olvidarte de los tuyos y hacer como muchos que salen y ya se olvidan de los que dejan atrás

[@tabasscoproductions368]

I am so sorry that this is happing to you now I am from a country where this disaster is loading since the 90' and can say I know that well and I am so sorry that the situation now is for you that bad and no one in the east really heard about it is Europe they bearly know but Syria is still in a big discussion I guess I just am not Venezuelan enough but hearing this melts my heart to death so much trouble in the world and just Venezuela should mean a lot to us because of the oil Joanna you should really stand strong and make this public because now it doesn't really look like anyone is going to help or notice

[@alliegooch5952]

I only had a slight knowledge of the true devastation in Venezuela and after this video plus some additional research I am appalled. I was once interning at a school and an exchange student wrote a poem about her personal experience in Venezuela, the raw emotion and sadness was groundbreaking. I am doing everything in my limited power (still a minor) to help but please join me in spreading the word and salvaging the once beautiful country that is Venezuela.

[@diegoservidio9631]

I´m from Argentina and we almost went down that road... It´s really sad what´s been happening there the past years...

[@pmlito1]

yeha, now we are fine right? for god sake

[@TheFrankuck99]

I heard you are better there, am i wrong?

[@diegoservidio9631]

too soon to tell, inflation is still killing us...

[@post_ian94]

Los K eran una mierda y Macri está tratando de paliar esa década en unos pocos años de mandato, llevando la inflación a niveles extraordinarios. América Latina se está yendo al tacho. Y no quiero ni hablar de mi país, hace poco salió en "The economist" que somos una de las naciones con mayor desarrollo económico, mientras que millones de personas comen una vez al día o menos; una chica de clase media me juraba que Paraguay estaba realmente creciendo económicamente. ¿Qué hacemos cuando ni siquiera nuestra gente sabe cómo estamos?

[@adeloulaikb]

so my best friends are Venezurlans and i love them. they are the best girls i met. they always tell me how Venezuela is and its very sad. i wish i visited Maracaibo one Day but its fucked up...i am romanian which is latin european and i learnt with them chamas. very informative video .

[@szurke291]

Maybe this is not the video where I should tell this, but you're my new favorite youtuber :D

[@Anasnovotny]

I have a friend who just moved to Canada from Venezuela a coulple of months ago. She told me that they have to live in a shelter for a bit because they had no money to buy a house or rent a apartment or anything. But her dad is getting hired and they are on the right track . I really didn't know that she might have went through this .