RIGHTS IN CRISIS: A LOOK AT ESCR IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC

Abstract

The results of a documentary research are presented, the objective of which was to analyze how the government measures adopted in Venezuela during the health emergency affected the enjoyment of rights such as health, education and employment in a context of economic and humanitarian crisis. A descriptive-analytical and documentary observation study was carried out, with emphasis on the right to health in times of pandemic. The findings highlight: the serious deterioration of Venezuelan infrastructure and basic services; and, lack of human capital; scarcity of public educational options and, high costs of private education; many essential medicines are inaccessible to the population due to limited economic income. It is concluded that economic, social, cultural and environmental rights in Venezuela are seriously violated due to the economic and social crisis that affected the country in recent years.