UN assists 3 million Venezuelans annually in critical areas

The United Nations system in Venezuela provides crucial assistance to nearly three million citizens each year, focusing on vital sectors such as public health, education, food security, and protection. This extensive support aims to improve the lives of Venezuelans facing complex challenges.

Gianluca Rampolla, the UN's resident coordinator in Venezuela, detailed the organization's efforts, emphasizing a collaborative approach. "This is a job we have done with the communities, hand-in-hand with state authorities, and with all our partners and all those who have allowed us with their donations," he stated, acknowledging the importance of international financing.

Rampolla stressed that achieving sustainable and inclusive development requires significant economic investment in basic social infrastructure. He recognized the persistent structural difficulties within the country, stating, "The reality is that the country faces challenges that are the result of an evident complexity that we all know."

Comparing the current situation to his arrival in August 2021, Rampolla observed a positive evolution. "Today, Venezuela has a very different and definitely more positive perspective than what I found in 2021 when I arrived," he remarked. The UN remains committed to supporting dialogue and reconciliation processes in the country, actively participating in initiatives like the tripartite dialogue on wages between the government, business groups, and unions.