Located in northern South America, Venezuela has a rich culture and long history. Despite its abundant oil reserves, Venezuela is in crisis. Many factors have precipitated a massive migration of nearly five million of its 30 million residents. In this Destination Program, the VCAC shares Venezuela's culture surrounding Venezuela's crises and the United States.

 

We are grateful to Natalya Critchley and her husband, Claudio Mendoza for their tireless support in developing and executing Destination Venezuela. Claudio expresses his love and hopes for the future of his homeland in Mangled Hopes.