Canarian Government Supports Residents in Venezuela for 2025

Partnership Details

The Canary Islands government has formalized a partnership with the Fundación Canaria General de la Universidad de La Laguna to support Canarian residents in Venezuela during 2025. The agreement aims to:

• Facilitate access to healthcare
• Provide food and medication cards for vulnerable Canarians living abroad

This initiative reflects ongoing efforts by the Canary Islands to assist its diaspora facing economic hardships, especially amid challenging global circumstances.

Implementation and Funding

Under the agreement:

• The Viceconsejería de Acción Exterior will oversee the process, ensuring applications from Venezuela are verified and processed efficiently.
• The Fundación will handle the technical management, reviewing up to 8,500 applications and coordinating the submission of documentation.
• The funds allocated for this aid amount to around €53,664.
• An initial payment of €32,198.44 will be made upon signing.
• A second installment will be provided once all tasks are completed.

Significance

For many Canarians abroad, these support measures can be a lifeline, providing essential health and basic needs.

It also underscores the regional government’s commitment to maintaining strong ties and welfare programs for its diaspora, even from afar.

Oversight and Future Considerations

The agreement stipulates ongoing oversight and the potential for extension or modification, ensuring the program can adapt to evolving needs.