The Peace Talks Conundrum
In the middle of a heavily repressed state of civil unrest that has been both magnified as a continued coup and minimized as a handful of trouble makers not...
Chronicle of a Crisis Foretold
Venezuela is in full-blown crisis mode. The violence has been in the making for years. It’s not a social or economic crisis – the economy is in shambles, but...
Guaro uprising
Along with other major cities, Barquisimeto has also taken its own share of repression, both by paramilitary groups and the Armed Forces. The protests have, in some cases,...
The Venezuelan Outcry - FAQs
When did these protests start? On February 5th, students from Universidad de los Andes in San Cristobal went out into the streets. Due to the heavy-handed response by the authorities, the...
SICAD II, the sequel, coming to theaters Feb 24th
In the midst of social crisis, an airline boycott and massive amount of bolivar liquidity Ramirez announced that SICAD II will be launched on Feb 24th. Not many details...
Can I have MY number?
Mobile Number Portability (MNP) – the ability to change carriers without having to change your phone number – is becoming a hot topic of debate all over the...
Uneasy Riders
Bikers in Venezuela – locally known as “motorizados” – are a fascinating subculture. Going from motopirueteros to mototaxis to messengers, they are a definitive part of the Venezuelan urban...
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