Venezuela: H1 2026 marked by inflation, protests, quake emergency

Venezuela's first half of 2026 saw deteriorating purchasing power, restrictions on free expression, rising social conflict, and strains on health and education, compounded by two earthquakes on June 24. The report, from Runrun.es, highlights a compounding humanitarian and political crisis, though specific data and quake impacts remain unverified. This continues an established pattern of economic decline and state repression, with the earthquake adding a new layer of emergency.