Policies and strategies in the Venezuelan agrifood industry. Social implications

In this article, we identify the most representative policies and strategies implemented by the Venezuelan government for the agrifood sector during the last 40 years, specifying the social implications in the Venezuelan population. It can be concluded that the implemented policies have led to a decrease in production, leading to shortages in basic necessities; regulations on prices and controls on the quantities of products to buy are conducive to corruption and speculation; excessive queues for the purchase of food in commercial premises prevent their timely access. The foregoing generates physical and psychological exhaustion, uncertainty, food insecurity, malnutrition and malaise. The right to food is alienated, curtailing the guarantee of security and food sovereignty of the Venezuelan population.