What's Behind the Siege of Tocorón?
Journalist Ronna Rísquez explained what's behind the government's crackdown on Venezuela's most notorious prison
UN Mission Reports Sippenhaft, Forced Disappearances and Torture in Its Latest Report on Venezuela
The United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela presented its fourth report on human rights violations in Venezuela. Here's what it found.
A Sudden, Dramatic Restriction for Venezuelan Migration to the U.S.
The Biden administration is using a measure created during the Trump presidency to deport to Mexico all Venezuelan migrants who are stopped after illegally entering the country by land. Another announcement promotes sponsored arrival under a list of conditions
Maduro Creates Zones for Privileged Tourism and Business
Nicolás Maduro announced a Special Economic Zone program to develop an elite tourism paradise in pristine La Tortuga Island and lure in domestic and foreign capitals. Other than the corruption and environmental impact we can imagine, what are ZEEs?
Bodegonzuela Stands On the Shoulders of Inequality
New research by Venezuelan consulting firm ANOVA shows how the poorest percentile in Venezuela is getting poorer while the richest one improves dramatically its income
Chavismo Goes After the Caracas Lion
The City Council of Libertador municipality in Caracas, with a PSUV majority, approved a resolution to change our capital’s anthem, its coat of arms and flag. But it’s not the same as other examples of revising history.
It's Democracy, Stupid
Pueblo People talks the end of the world as we know it. Join the broadcast at 8:00 Pm EST, the live chat should be fun
Russian Joropo, Kиска Mатери
Pueblo People talks Ukraine and Putin fever. Join the broadcast at 8:00 Pm EST, the live chat should be fun
How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Affect Venezuela
We did a Twitter Space with an expert on security and defense of Russia and Venezuela, Venezuelan-Argentinean analyst Andrei Serbin Pont. Here’s a summary
We Have to Talk About Alex Saab
Pueblo People discusses Alex Saab and a bunch of other stuff. Join the broadcast at 8:00 Pm EST, the live chat should be fun
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