Venezuelan families and private schools face the start of the 2026-2027 academic year under strong economic pressure following earthquakes that have affected the country. The situation combines structural damage to school facilities with the weakened ability of families to pay.
The freezing of tuition fees, implemented to curb student absenteeism, limits curriculum plans and necessary repairs at schools. Private schools are seeking to sustain their financial operations amid the challenges of unpaid fees and restrictions on fees.
