Christmas in Venezuela will begin in October

Speaking on the evening of September 2 on his weekly television show, Mr. Maduro said: "It is September, and the air is filled with the scent of Christmas. That is why this year I will issue an early Christmas on October 1 as a way to thank and express gratitude to all of you."

President Nicolás Maduro speaks to supporters in Caracas, Venezuela, December 3, 2023. Photo: AP

This is not the first time Mr Maduro, who has been in power since 2013, has declared Christmas early. He has done so during the COVID-19 pandemic but never this early.

However, not everyone is eager to start singing Christmas carols due to the economic hardship. The minimum wage in Venezuela will remain unchanged from 2022: 130 bolivars ($3.55) a month.

In return, workers also receive a monthly food allowance of about $40, and those registered in the state welfare system will receive an additional $90.

Hoai Phuong (according to AP)

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