The Opposition Marches To the Federal Legislative Palace
Guaidó said “it’s time to meet in the streets again”; Forces of repression try to intimidate the population with a disproportional deployment of tanks and military officers.
The CNE Storage Fire is Anything But Clear
The incident, with still obscure origins, was used as usual to blame, insult and threaten the opposition; The potential recession due to the coronavirus and the low oil prices add up to the plagues scourging our nation.
One Year After the Nationwide Blackout, Everything's the Same (or Worse)
The regime keeps denying responsibility on the attacks suffered by caretaker President Guaidó and those marching with him in Barquisimeto; 50% of Venezuelans survive with two dollars a day.
AN Nullifies Contracts Between PDVSA and Rosneft Trading
The National Assembly voided all contracts between PDVSA & Rosneft, based on Article 150 of our Constitution; Our internet access is open for further controls; PDVSA's downward spiral worsens.
Lunch Break: Childbirth Pains!
Amid the worst crisis in maternity and infant healthcare in the country, the regime expects women to just give birth; Venezuela sells its CAF shares, setting a dangerous precedent; A harsher telecoms control might be imposed soon.
Lunch Break: Appointing ‘Soon’ a New CNE
The apparent threat to Juan Guaidó's wellbeing generate several responses from different sectors; Chavismo makes further moves to control this year's elections; The regime isn't forthcoming about the figures it delivers to CAF.
Lunch Break: Caracazo, 31 Years of Impunity
A new anniversary goes by for a painful date without justice; Chavismo still celebrates the Caracazo as if it were the origin of a popular rebellion preceding the current disaster; Political prisoners endure further cruelties.
Lunch Break: A Frenzied Shootout in Caracas
Violent special operations by CICPC and FAES put many lives at risk; A new step towards a new CNE to achieve fair elections was taken; Worse episodes of Pdvsa corruption schemes are revealed.
Lunch Break: Rosneft Pays the Price for Helping Maduro Out
Juan Guaidó celebrated the American sanctions to Rosneft and presented a draft law in the National Assembly which would allow to transparently manage the funds recovered thanks to the measure.
Lunch Break: A 90-Days Suspension
With ridiculous accusations, the activities of the airline that brought the caretaker president back were temporarily suspended; Guaidó, meanwhile, announced a Lima Group meeting on February 20th.
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