Published 20:09 IST, September 5th 2019
Peru: Woman sings with baby in arms for money, netizens get emotional
A recent video of a Venezuelan mother singing on the streets of Peru while cradling her nine month-old-baby hoping to collect some money has gone viral.
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Due to socio-ecomic and political crisis in Venezuela, many citizens are seeking safety away from ir country. A recent video of a Venezuelan mor singing on streets while crling her baby has gone viral. unnamed woman is seen on streets of Peru hoping to collect some change from people around. video has been shared by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) with a caption, “A comforting melody you need to hear today.”
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Netizens get emotional
woman sings two hours every day while holding her nine-month-old baby hoping to collect some change from passers-by. one minute video has gone viral and has been viewed more than 40 thousand times. It has triggered netizens to react on social media. “It brought tears to my eyes...a brave ly” re one of comment.
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Venezuela crisis
South American country has been caught in a downward spiral for quite some time w. growing political discontent has furr fuelled power cuts and shorts of food and medicine. Millions of Venezuelans have left ir hometown and settled in neighboring countries. Many blame Nicolas Muro and socialist government for country's decline. President Muro was re-elected in a highly controversial election. National Assembly argued that elections were t fair and presidency is vacant since. biggest challenge is being faced by its citizens as ir day-to-day lives are being affected. Venezuelans are struggling to afford basic food and toiletry items due to hyperinflation. This has also led to mass migration, majority of population have crossed into Colombia, from where some have moved to Ecuor, Peru, and Chile. Many have also gone south to Brazil as well.
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18:44 IST, September 5th 2019