Christmas celebrations arrive early in Venezuela as public spaces light up with decorations and festive events, following President Maduro’s decree.

Venezuelans, particularly those who remember life at the turn of the century, have long associated Christmas with careless shopping and bulging wallets thanks to profit-sharing an

Venezuelan authorities have officially kicked off the Christmas season in early October, following a directive from President Nicolás Maduro. The decision was made due to the optimistic economic outlook stemming from August,