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Opposition Senator and former minister of Foreign and Caricom Affairs, Dr Amery Browne, has warned that the ongoing escalation of tensions between Venezuela and the United States is beginning to take a toll on citizens’ mental health.
Speaking with Guardian Media yesterday outside Parliament, Browne said the lack of transparency and clear diplomatic communication surrounding recent developments has created widespread unease, adding: “The fear of a potential conflict emerging is feeding into a sense of anxiety and trepidation among the population.”
“There must be concern. We are also concerned about the mental health of a number of our citizens, especially our older citizens. Despite the blasé refutations of our Prime Minister, this situation is very, very concerning. Some of them are quite terrified, and it would help if there were greater transparency,” he said.
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