Propaganda Without Borders: The Venezuelan Health Ministry Lies in Switzerland
The Venezuelan Health Ministry lies in a WHO summit in Geneva. Vice-Minister Parada’s statement was as disgusting as you might expect.
Medical doctor from Merida, currently studying Medical Parasitology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
The Venezuelan Health Ministry lies in a WHO summit in Geneva. Vice-Minister Parada’s statement was as disgusting as you might expect.
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