A Chavez Head Dragged Through the Dirt
Yesterday, at least six statues of the Comandante Eterno were toppled by demonstrators in former chavista strongholds. This has a lot of meaning
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No Matter What, Thank You
To every single one of you in those queues, those registering irregularities and making sure they are seen all over the world, those guarding the voting centers and auditing the results: you are and have always been the bravo pueblo.
Don't Expect a Bloodbath in Venezuela's Elections
Polarization is dissipating, the colectivos are now merchants and crime rates are at their lowest points in the last 25 years. In Venezuela, there is no gunpowder for an armed confrontation.
Not Everyone Who Is Traveling to Vote Is Coming From Outside Venezuela
Domestic flights are full of people crossing the country, like me, to vote in their hometowns
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
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
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