A Tragedy That’s Just Beginning
That’s what deputy José Manuel Olivares called the pandemic in Venezuela; AD’s main headquarters was attacked by colectivos with weapons that should only be controlled by the state
Briefing
Inmate at El Helicoide Dead Amidst COVID-19 Rumors
In a week, chavismo has admitted the existence 5,639 cases of coronavirus in Venezuela. America is the most affected region on the planet
Venezuela Leads Bloomberg’s Misery Index for the 6th Year in a Row
The COVID-19 outbreak at El Helicoide has been confirmed and the TSJ and the CNE insist on a dynamic of no accountability.
Nurses Are Dying, Too
The WHO has highlighted the need to protect all health workers, something Venezuela hasn’t done; The trial of former Citgo executives is about to re-open; Cape Verde hopes that the extradition process of Alex Saab isn't a reason to damage its relations with Venezuela
Concerns of COVID-19 at El Helicoide
We have to test more people, stop threatening and repressing the exposed population and supply every health worker that might be able to help with personal protection gear
The Mystery of Diosdado’s New Voice
A weird call on live TV left more questions than it answered about the health of regime’s number 2 man; Venezuelan doctors keep dying of COVID-19
20,000 Coronavirus Cases in Venezuela So Far
There were almost 900 new cases on Saturday and doctors and health workers have started dying without proper protection gear; 27 political parties are opposing the regime’s parliamentary elections of this December
The Hardest Part Is Yet to Come
The hardest part of the pandemic in Venezuela is yet to come, and experts say we should prepare for a rougher emergency. The regime takes advantage of the moment to practice its usual cruelty
Concrete Against Coronavirus
Such is the defense we have against COVID-19; Chavismo says the new Constitution is written down; Russia says it's ready to release a coronavirus vaccine—let's hope it's not tested on us
Food Rationing, Posing as Selective Quarantine
Food will be sold according to the last number of our ID cards; Neither Luis Motta Domínguez nor Eustiquio Lugo, along with their direct family members, are allowed to enter the U.S.
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