How the Venezuelan Diaspora Is Leaving Its Mark
With thousands leaving the country as the situation deteriorates, what’s the noticeable impact Venezuelan migrants are having around the world? The answer will come from culture and food
Life
She Survived Cancer in Venezuela— Now She Lives to Help Others
In a country undergoing one of the worst crises the region has seen in modern history, one woman proves that there’s value in helping those who have no one to turn to
Solar Power Gains Ground in Venezuela’s Energy Crisis
Venezuela should have been filled with photovoltaic panels a long time ago. But the electrical emergency is opening up a small path for this energy source, and the state hasn’t taken advantage of this technology yet
Venezuela is on The Brink of its Worst Oil Spill
An FSO loaded with 1.3 million oil barrels, anchored at the Gulf of Paria, could provoke a catastrophe worse than Exxon Valdez’s if is not managed soon
Building Hope Against the Violence of Petare
Residents of Petare endure daily urban warfare and their fear of crime is way deeper than their fear of COVID-19. A couple of organizations, though, are doing their best to rekindle the community’s dreams
Escaping Venezuela in Times of COVID-19
Venezuela's commercial airways are closed since the beginning of the pandemic. This is the story of a family's struggle to get two 80-year-olds out of the country with a black market flight
Venezuelans Requesting Political Asylum in the U.S.: Dos and Don’ts
It’s getting common for Venezuelans to arrive in the U.S. to apply for political asylum, but are they all entitled to it? Here are some tools to understand the limitations of that process
The Venezuelan Orchestra System’s Influence Spreads Across the U.S.
Besides the presence of superstar Gustavo Dudamel as conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, several programs have been inspired by the organization created by José Antonio Abreu, building opportunities through music education
Maracaibo, the City That Won't Give Up
Maracaibo has been getting constant doses of all the Venezuelan disgraces. However, its inhabitants find ways to get along, survive—and even live
Venezuelan Schools Restart in a Void
Teachers who don’t show up, parents forced to hire private tutors, online education without electricity or internet…the pandemic intensifies all the troubles of teaching in our country
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