What is happening in Venezuela today, February 18th? Mujica says it is the Maduro government "authoritarian"

José Mujica, former president of Uruguay and leader of the Latin American left, explained this in Venezuela “There is an authoritarian government” that is mistreating the people, while criticizing that country's vice president for her comments this week against Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou.

Mujica, a former guerrilla fighter who ruled Uruguay from 2010 to 2015, told reporters on Friday that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro could be described as a “dictator.”

What is happening in Venezuela today, February 18th?

When was the last time salary increased in Venezuela?

According to a report by Venezuelan media El Pitazo, an increase in the minimum wage was last announced in the Official Gazette on March 15, 2022. Almost two years have passed since that date, and at that time the 130 bolivars were about $30. Now it barely reaches four units in US currency.

What is Dollar Monitor?

Dollar Monitor is a website that publishes the dollar average daily. This platform is essential for those who want to understand the dynamics of the forex market in Venezuela.

What is DolarToday?

DolarToday is a Venezuelan-American media company that has become a reference for the value of the dollar in the parallel market, providing updated data that influences the Venezuelan economy.

“The misfortune of Venezuela is that it has a lot of oil, feels surrounded and has an authoritarian government that goes the other way,” he said.

“But I learned one thing: in a besieged square, every dissident is a traitor, so they treat people like dirt,” Mujica added.

When asked if the Maduro government was a dictatorship, he replied: “Where does the concept of dictatorship come from? It was a decision of the Roman Empire when the potatoes were burning that they concentrated power and gave it to one man alone to rule.” No disagreement or anything.

DolarToday today, Sunday February 18: Price of the dollar in Venezuela

The official DolarToday web portal has been updated 37.67 the official price of the dollar in the prairie country.

Find out the price of the dollar in Venezuela, according to Dolartoday for today, February 18, 2024. Photo: dolartoday.com

Find out the price of the dollar in Venezuela, according to Dolartoday for today, February 18, 2024. Photo: dolartoday.com

What are home bonds?

The Venezuelan government is continuing its program Home bonds, with the aim of supporting various population groups in the face of the economic situation. Four types of bonuses were granted in September 2023:

  • Bonus against the economic war for civil servants: 945 bolívars.
  • Bonus against the economic war for public sector pensioners: 1,545 bolívars.
  • Chamba bonus for young people: 168.80 bolívars.
  • We are Venezuela Bonus: 168.80 Bolívars.
  • These bonds represent direct aid to Venezuelans, although the government has not yet announced specific dates for the delivery of the next subsidies.

How do I get the Greater Love Bonus for February 2024?

He Government of Venezuela has demonstrated its commitment to older adults by promoting their protection, care and social justice. One of the mechanisms is the allocation of the Greater Love Bonus via the Patria system. To get the benefit, follow the steps below:

– Log in to the Patria platform.
– Go to “Wallet” and then “Withdrawal”.
– Select the source wallet, amount and destination of the money.
– Click the “Continue” button and then click “Accept”.
– Finally, the system will show you that the operation was successful and that's it.