Birth and Death in Venezuela's Time of Hunger

Published: May 13, 2018

Banner: Adriana Fernandez Loureiro / Efecto Cocuyo

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Yoanna Flores

In Caucaguita, a 24-year old pregnant woman starves to death

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Imberly Valecillos

A proud mother lives in the shanty town of El Guarataro; Imberly is managing to feed her three children. But only just.

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Damarys Carvallo

At 49, she’s already a grandmother. And while she often goes to bed hungry, Damarys is expecting another child.

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Luisa Liendo

A poor mother carrying her sixth child is aware of her right to a healthy pregnancy, but doesn’t know how to demand it.

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Saray Castillo

For a 15 year old pregnant girl in Venezuela, stigma and poverty go hand in hand.

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Zuleima Perez

In Negro Primero, a pregnant mother skips meals so her three children can eat.

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Mariluz Urbina

Mariluz gets little help from doctors save for advice: She has to be well-nourished during her pregnancy. “And how do I do...

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Wensy Garcia

In the slum of Petare, Wensy’s daughters faced hunger and infection. “By the grace of God,” one of them survived her first...

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