The Voice of a Victim
Six years ago, Lissette's father died at El Helicoide prison. Her family is amongst those directly affected by political violence—and she refuses to believe in revenge
On Politics and Morals
Negotiations between Maduro’s government and the opposition are about to start again. Many cry treason, but on what authority?
Calculating Our Diaspora
Venezuelans are leaving the country in a rush. What is surprising, though, is how little data there is on Venezuelan emigration. Here’s an estimate of our new reality.
#HowToHelp: Donate to Those who’ve been doing it the Longest
Watching Venezuela burn from far away, people naturally feel a need to help. In this installment of our #HowToHelp series, we vouch for a group of organizations under guidance of the Catholic Church doing amazing work helping the most vulnerable.
What Class Rules Venezuela?
Thanks to Chavismo’s bot armies, “Class Consciousness” was a trending topic on Twitter in Venezuela this week. How about we have a real conversation about it, minus the bots?
Goodbye, social rights
Today, receiving a social benefit depends on luck or connections. If most of us aren’t guaranteed a minimum of social well being, can we even consider ourselves citizens?
Pueblo chiquito, infierno grande
There's a sweet-spot in Venezuela where invasiveness is good and alone-time becomes overrated. It's called solidarity.
The New Black Pope
Venezuelan Arturo Sosa has just become Superior General of the Society of Jesus. He is the first non-European Superior the society has had in its nearly 500 years.
Max Weber in Villa Rosa
There's a big difference between power and authority. Max Weber knew it, and Maduro's finding out.
Mercedes Pulido: 1938 - 2016
We mourn the passing of a gentle, tough, uncompromising example to Venezuelan women and generations to come.
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