Emigration top option for dissatisfied middle class young Venezuelans
<a href=www.vheadline.com>Venezuela's Electronic News Posted: Friday, April 25, 2003 By: Patrick J. O'Donoghue
Datanalisis pollster reports that 4 of every 10 Venezuelans are thinking of, or want to leave the country ... basing their reasons on a drop in purchasing power and public insecurity. Luis Vicente Leon says 42.5% of those interviewed said they were ready to emigrate, while 13% have made the first move in that direction, checking out possibilities.
- The majority are professional people, who complain that many doors have closed in Venezuela and are willing to try their luck in other countries.
The growing phenomenon of the informal sector has seen many middle class groups lose 40% of the income they were used to when they worked in the formal sector of the economy.
- Many say they do not see any sign of improvement in the near future.
Datanalisis claims that only 11% of people working in the informal sector feel satisfied with their lot.
Although Datanalisis does not offer further explanations, the second reason for people wanting to leave the country is fear ... most people have been mugged once or twice in the last couple of years or been subject to theft and house break-ins. Thirdly, the value of the bolivar has taken a dive affecting most people's purchasing power.
Datanalisis reports that President Hugo Chavez Frias' popularity is still running at 35% and ruling out any mass move towards the opposition camp, owing to the poor quality of leadership shown by opposition presidential wannabes.
- 80% of persons interviewed says they are fed up, angry or just scared because of the current situation ... Leon's conclusion is that for many young people emigration is a strong option.
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