The Battle for the Heart of the UCV
An alleged ban on an opposition event is the latest chapter in the long fight for control of the oldest university in Venezuela
Life
As a Foreigner Visiting Venezuela, These Are the Things That Surprised Me Most
From shouting out PIN numbers to the foreign influence over local gastronomy, some things caught me off guard.
Ten Years Abroad, Ten Lessons
Every migratory experience is unique. Here’s what I’ve learned through mine. Maybe it resembles yours
Venezuela Is Losing Its Last Glacier. What Does This Mean Exactly?
Global warming is not the sole culprit but the thaw will transform local ecosystems – and its microorganisms
The Light That Margot Benacerraf Harnessed Shines Across Time
One of Venezuela’s most brilliant creators died this week at 97. Let’s pay homage to her brief but unforgettable films and her legacy as a cultural manager
Climate Change Joins Venezuela’s Political Fuss
While the government blames wildfires on the opposition and blackouts on climate change, experts doubt that nature is behind the increase in water and electric cuts
Susana Raffalli: Food Bags Won’t Solve Venezuela’s Humanitarian Crisis
The nutritionist and humanitarian explains in detail why CLAP means political blackmail and unhealthy products
Two New Books Continue Exploring Venezuela’s Paradox of Violence
The international academia is still trying to figure out how an oil bonanza translated into extreme violence and overspread corruption. Here’s a review of a couple of interesting titles
Adopting Jesús, Chapter I: Finding Joy In a Hopeless Place
Adopting a child in Venezuela is a rare accomplishment. Adopting a child in Venezuela as a gringo, is a boss-level win
Adopting Jesús, Chapter II: He Called Me “Papá”
It takes a village to adopt a child in Venezuela: Las Villas de los Chiquiticos AKA Fundana
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