In Barquisimeto, Paramilitaries Are in Charge of Repression
The so called colectivos have all the support from the military and the police to keep this city of Western Venezuela from rebelling against the regime.
Maduro’s New Cells for Protesters: Shipping Containers
In Barquisimeto, one of the cities most affected by the collapse of the power network, demonstrations against the dictatorship are mercilessly punished. Now, those who fall in the hands of FAES or the National Guard can be jailed inside containers, with no fresh air or sunlight.
Sidetur: Another Company Expropriated and Bankrupted in Revolution
Siderúrgica del Turbio S.A., a steel processing company in Barquisimeto, is one of the 1,000 companies nationalized in 20 years of chavismo. Currently, none of its plants are operational. This is one of the stories behind unemployment, the talent drain and the shortages that destroyed Venezuelan economy.
How the Maduro Regime Hides the Collapse of Healthcare from a UN Mission
In Barquisimeto, the four envoyées sent by UN Human Rights High Commissioner were only taken to places the regime can control, while patients, doctors and journalists were harassed to stop them from telling the truth to the visitors.
In Venezuela You’re a Criminal If You Try to Help HIV Patients
Members of the foundations Mano Amiga por la Vida (Mavid) and Conciencia por la Vida are being fiercely persecuted and harassed by the security forces of the Maduro regime. Their crime: receiving medicines and milk formulas for HIV patients.
The Last Hell of Young Virgilio
Virgilio Jiménez was detained during a demonstration, in November 2017. On February 5th, he died in jail due to an infection he would've recovered from if he hadn't been severely malnourished. He’s the 12th Venezuelan inmate to die in such circumstances in 2019, and in the same state: Lara.
Reporting the Crisis Brings Persecution and Exile for Venezuelan Firemen
The Merida firefighters from the donkey mockery aren’t the only ones on trial. Firemen in Apure and Lara were also brought to justice for showing what their working conditions are like.
Lara State Parents Can’t Afford Supplies for the New School Year
This time, hyperinflation and the economic crisis strike Larense parents and students. It’s just too expensive to send properly attired and equipped children to school, so teachers found a way.
Shop Owners Quiver As They Withstand Maduro’s Paquetazo
The economic measures recently imposed by Maduro caused uncertainty and fear among shop owners in Barquisimeto. They have no capacity to pay the new minimum wage and unemployment and shutdowns might become the new normal.
Bacteria & Negligence Result in Dead Children In Barquisimeto
As the healthcare crisis worsens, several reports have come to light regarding the death of 16 children in a Barquisimeto hospital. The deaths are attributed to bacteria serratia marcescens and the negligence of authorities who would rather silence the victims than help prevent more cases.
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