Ministerio de Educación inicia pago del cestaticket para docentes The Ministry of Education began distributing the Cestaticket food allowance and the second half of January’s salary to public sector education personnel. The total payment amounts to 13,016.00 bolívares, equivalent to $36.88, and was deposited directly into accounts linked to the Patria System. This disbursement occurs as food prices remain high, impacting workers’ purchasing power.

• The Ministry of Education started payments for the Cestaticket food allowance and the second half of January’s salary on January 23.
• The total amount received by teachers and administrative staff is 13,016.00 bolívares, equivalent to $36.88.
• Payments were made directly to accounts linked to the Patria System.
• The food allowance comes at a time of high food prices, with items like cheese, chicken, and eggs being notably expensive.
• Despite a reduced gap between official and parallel exchange rates, food prices have not decreased.