Some Good News, for a Change
We have evidence that the contagion curves are flattening thanks to social distance measures. We must keep them, in the world and in Venezuela.
Life
The Revolution Lags Behind in Aid Programs
Chavismo claims to be "for the poor," but just how much is it actually helping the most vulnerable of Venezuelans during the economic woes of the pandemic?
Correlation Doesn’t Mean Causation (Not Even in a Pandemic)
A paper suggests BCG vaccines against tuberculosis, which are provided in Venezuela, can reduce COVID-19 deaths. But are they really the answer we’re looking for?
Venezuelans Detained by ICE Face a Dangerous Limbo
Hundreds of Venezuelans seeking asylum in the United States are behind bars, risking COVID-19 infection and facing an uncertain future in the labyrinthine immigration system.
Official Pressure to Keep the Pandemic Quiet
The brief detention of NGO worker Luis Serrano puts the magnifying glass on the pressure that several sectors (and especially healthcare) are enduring through the pandemic.
How Does Coronavirus Get You Sick?
This is what SARS-Cov-2 does to your body and why it kills even healthy, young people. It’s also why the Maduro-recommended Cuban interferon might be dangerous.
Who’s Advising These People?
Maduro just said that all people infected in Venezuela with COVID-19 will be taken to hospitals. It’s exactly the opposite of what should be done.
COVID-19’s Impact on the Most Vulnerable
The pandemic affects the health and well-being of millions of people, hitting the Americas with full force. The most vulnerable people, including Venezuelan migrants and refugees, end up suffering the most.
A Queen’s Speech
While the COVID-19 pandemic shows what world leaders are truly made of, a symbolic figure sends out the message we all need, whether you’re in Central London or in a Caracas slum.
A Very Costly Cure
Social distancing and lockdowns will flatten the contagion curve, but they will also flatten our GDPs. As Venezuelans know very well, broken economies can kill, too.
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