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Why Venezuelan Migrants Are Dying at Sea

With at least 11 passengers drowned between Venezuela and Trinidad, the fatal count of a historic tragedy grows: our people are trapped between traffickers, Maduro’s dictatorship, and the indifference of the Trinidadian government

Caracas Chronicles December 13, 2020

A Non-exhaustive List of Winners and Losers From the Legislative Election

On December 6th, Venezuela held an obscure parliamentary election where the government party ran virtually uncontested. Here’s our initial take of its outcome

Caracas Chronicles December 8, 2020

Two Bizarre Political Events for a Country with No Politics

The Maduro regime called for a fake legislative election on December 6th, and the opposition for a demonstration in the form of a referendum. Most Venezuelans will probably pass

Caracas Chronicles December 4, 2020

The Venezuelan December Mirage, 2020 Edition

Maduro is trying to use Christmas to produce the illusion that everything’s relatively fine. But this time, his sleigh has no gas to fly

Caracas Chronicles December 1, 2020

The Next Political ‘Battle’ in Venezuela

What’s left of the opposition is trying to reignite protests and recover international attention, while the regime goes forward with the legislative elections. This is a snapshot of Venezuelan current politics

Caracas Chronicles November 21, 2020

Heading to Another Historic Election

Venezuelan-Americans share how they are experiencing the media storms, the polarization, and their own memories of political unrest in the wake of the U.S. elections

Caracas Chronicles November 3, 2020

Maduro’s ‘Anti-Blockade Law’ Explained

The “Anti-Blockade Constitutional Law for National Development and Guarantee of Human Rights” was finally published in the Official Gazette. How does it serve the regime and how does it affect Venezuela?

Caracas Chronicles October 27, 2020

Maduro’s Regime Commits Crimes Against Humanity. What Now?

After a year-long investigation, the United Nations Human Rights Council published its findings on Tuesday, and directly accuses Maduro’s regime of human rights violations

Caracas Chronicles September 16, 2020

Uncomfortable Lessons from the Belarusian Political Crisis

The former Soviet police state and the Caribbean nation are as different as the citizen alliances challenging their autocracies. Here’s an informed comparison from the ground

Caracas Chronicles September 15, 2020

The Caracas Chronicles Glossary

For years, people have asked us for a glossary of terms to understand our posts because of the use and abuse of Venezuelanisms. Here’s a tool to help you chart a course in the confusing waters of Venezuelan politics

Caracas Chronicles August 2, 2020

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