The Z Machine
Footballguy
The two immediate family members that remain there (sister 1 and father) aren't currently in the country. My father in law just recently got a residency card for Panama (where sister 2 lives). Not sure if he's taking a longish break from Venezuela or if this is more permanent. Father in law's wife (wife 3) is currently in Mexico visiting her daughter (not related to my wife). Wife 3 is a Mexican citizen but lived in Venezuela for 40 years.Also, sorry to Americanize this.
There are very real issues going on in Venezuela and I do not know what will lead to the best outcome. I hope your wife's family are as safe as they can be.
Sister 1 is in Barcelona visiting her son. She has an EU passport through her mom (wife 1) and has begun working on an assembly line or other low wage job just to get some money. This despite being a computer engineer with 30 years experience. But she's over 50 and doesn't have any connections other than her son, nor a degree recognized in Europe. Not sure if she will return to Venezuela in the dinner or not. Her husband (husband 2) is visiting his daughter in Canada, although he only has Venezuelan citizenship.
So, the family (particularly the second/third marriages) and those related are getting more and more disperses and strained. I guess it's better to be safe, have enough food to eat, and have access to medical care while being hear your children than to suffer and continue to roll the dice on a country rapidly approaching failed state status with a non functioning economy.
Sad to have to leave your country when you're retired and your savings have evaporated.