In May 2018, the EFIRD hosted part two of its two- part discussion as part of its commitment at bringing to the wider society understanding of the context and evolving events taking place in Venezuela.

The panellists for the evening were Mr Stephen Mathison, Human Resource Specialist, Ms Danielle Frederick, Social Commentator, Ms Carla Walcott, National Union of Domestic Workers and Mr Hubert Henry  – Former Government Minister, Mr Terrence Walker – Former Trinidad and Tobago Diplomat, Mr Reagan Des Vignes – International Correspondent for Telesur, Ms Leanna Ganga – International Relations Researcher and Mr Amon Hotep – Trinicenter.com.