Another Emergency Decree & an Election Debate Without Ideas
Maduro uses the U.S. tariff war to unveil economic measures, while a new opposition alliance seeks relevance amid restrictions and voter apathy #NowWhatVenezuela
Briefing
Are Hopes on the International Criminal Court Warranted?
In the twenty-fifth issue of #NowWhatVenezuela, we review a comprehensive investigation into impunity and re-victimization in murder cases during protests since 2014, along with some tough reflections from ICC officials
The Mismanagement of Hydropower Hits Western Venezuela
Meanwhile, a PDVSA contractor is under fire after two fatal accidents in Lake Maracaibo #NowWhatVenezuela
Hunting Zulia Mayors in the Name of a War on Drugs
Four more Zulia mayors are under arrest after Diosdado Cabello announced that 5.4 tons of cocaine were seized in the state. Three of them are chavistas, and one belongs to Acción Democrática #NowWhatVenezuela
As Political Parties Stall, a Civil Movement Rises Against State Terrorism
A network of small organizations advocating for the freedom of political prisoners has been growing since July 28. What do they do, and who are some of their key representatives? #NowWhatVenezuela
Maduro Teases Guyana & the U.S. in Disputed Esequibo Waters
As tensions with the neighboring country grow again, what is Maduro seeking by calling out an Exxon vessel? #NowWhatVenezuela
A Wreck Near Delta Amacuro & Inmate Deaths in Trujillo
Local media report tragedies in two corners of the country, including the state where Venezuela’s first saint was born #NowWhatVenezuela
The Carter Center Says Goodbye with a Damning Verdict
This week’s #NowWhatVenezuela also covers the brutal siege against Vente Venezuela leaders in the Argentinean embassy, and a confrontation between illegal miners and indigenous groups in Amazonas
No Consensus toward April’s “Mega Elections”
Un Nuevo Tiempo and Movimiento Por Venezuela insist on an electoral strategy that seems exhausted #NowWhatVenezuela
NWV #17: Homeland Security is Lying about Venezuela. Here’s Why
Ending TPS for Venezuelans in the U.S. is based on false premises. Hospitals and the economy have not recovered, and the police have replaced criminals as the main source of fear
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