politics
May 6, 2026
Unions will march to the US embassy to denounce persecution in Venezuela
The Venezuelan Union Coalition, made up of representatives from various labor sectors, called for a mobilization on Thursday to report to the United States embassy in Caracas the persecution that, they claim, Venezuelan authorities are carrying out against workers, as well as the salary crisis after the recent adjustment based on bonuses and not on salary.
TL;DR
- Venezuelan unions are protesting alleged persecution of workers by authorities.
- A significant salary crisis is occurring, with recent adjustments favoring bonuses over wages.
- The minimum wage remains frozen at 130 bolivars since 2022.
- Bonuses do not impact labor benefits like vacations or severance pay.
- Unions plan to demonstrate at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas.
- Despite announcements of prisoner releases, persecution is reported to continue.