The sale of subsidized gasoline to workers in the public health sector of the state of Táchira was suspended until further notice, according to the general secretary of the Federation of Workers of the state of Táchira (Fetratáchira), Melquiades Delgado, who highlighted that the liters were few. that they sold to them, but they were used to go to their workplace.
“They reported at the pump where they supply gasoline to health sector workers that gasoline was being supplied until yesterday and that it was going to be eliminated until further notice. Imagine yourself, a worker who with the little bit of gasoline that they gave him to be able to go home, to be able to go to work to comply with their standards and unfortunately now they have removed the gasoline subsidy, now it is true that it is going to end. complete the situation for health sector workers,” he expressed.
Delgado specified that they have tried to meet with the president of the Health Corporation, Rafael Medina, to raise the difficulties that hospital workers face when it comes to meeting schedules and with their work, in addition to the problems of mobilization, but they have not it has been possible.
“That his agenda is very busy, that he does not spend it in the Corporation, he spends it traveling throughout the state and unfortunately we want to meet with him, to raise serious problems that exist in the health sector at the state level” , said.
In addition to the suspension of gasoline at a subsidized price, Melquiades Delgado indicated that the transportation service that some workers had in the morning and at night was also suspended, because the unit used for this was lent to transport athletes to some national games.
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How is Fetratáchira working to mitigate the negative impact of the fuel subsidy suspension on healthcare services in Táchira?
## Venezuela’s Fuel Subsidy Shake-Up: How is it Impacting Essential Workers?
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re discussing the latest developments in Venezuela’s fuel subsidy program. Joining us is Melquiades Delgado, General Secretary of the Federation of Workers in the state of Táchira (Fetratáchira), who has firsthand insight into how these changes are affecting essential workers. Melquiades, thanks for being here.
**Melquiades Delgado:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** So, we understand that subsidized gasoline sales for public health workers in Táchira have been abruptly suspended. Can you tell us more about this situation?
**Melquiades Delgado:** That’s right. As of right now, public health workers in Táchira can no longer access subsidized gasoline. This was a sudden decision with no prior warning [[1](https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/14032/)].
**Host:** This comes at a time when Venezuela is implementing a new, dual-pricing system for fuel. How do these changes specifically impact healthcare workers who rely on transportation to reach patients and hospitals?
**Melquiades Delgado:** These changes are creating a tremendous amount of anxiety and hardship for our healthcare workforce. Many of them struggle to afford the new, higher petrol prices. This directly affects their ability to get to work, attend to patients, and provide vital services.
**Host:** What kind of impact are you seeing on healthcare delivery in Táchira as a result of this suspension?
**Melquiades Delgado:** We are already seeing delays in patient care and difficulties in responding to emergencies. Some healthcare workers are forced to miss shifts altogether because they can’t afford the fuel to get there.
**Host:** What are you and Fetratáchira doing to address this situation?
**Melquiades Delgado:** We are actively engaging with the government to express our concerns and demand a swift resolution. We are calling for the restoration of subsidized fuel access for public health workers and urging the government to consider the devastating consequences of these changes on our healthcare system.
**Host:** Thank you, Melquiades, for shedding light on this critical issue. We’ll continue to follow these developments closely.
**Melquiades Delgado:** Thank you for having me.
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