Marialbert Barrios was 25 years old when she was elected as deputy for Primero Justicia, the youngest deputy in the current National Assembly. She frequently visits the community that elected her, not only in electoral season. Educating the population is her priority.
José Manuel Olivares from Primero Justicia, is a young MD and deputy leading the Committee on Social Development. He was one of the first people to warn everyone about the health crisis and actively works for a better health model for all Venezuelans.
Amidst the crisis, six young politicians defy the establishment and the current state of affairs. They play a part in the decision-making process within their parties and the opposition coalition.
We’ve been able to hang on for 19 years in one of the craziest media landscapes in the world. Now, the difficulty level was raised abruptly with the global pandemic. We’ve seen different media outlets in Venezuela (and abroad) cutting personnel to avoid closing shop. This is something we’re looking to avoid at all costs, and it seems we will. But your collaboration goes a long way in helping us weather the storm.