Twitch Venezuela and the Rise of Local Streamers
The pandemic ignited a social relief that became a business and a sort of profession, as long as technology decides. We talked to the very famous stars of gaming-related Venezuelan scene on Twitch
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The ENCOVI Shows a Geographically Unequal Venezuela
Food insecurity decreased but remains, inequality is high and poverty hasn't changed much from 2022: the new UCAB survey reveals that the pandemic effect is fading away, but the humanitarian emergency is still there
How Mario Vecchi Created The First Venezuelan Computer and Became a Star of STEM in America
Mario Vecchi is not only the most cited Venezuelan -and perhaps Latin American- scientist: he is also a star in STEM America and the creator of the first Venezuelan computer.
Cartoon-Washing: The Caracas Mayors’ New Sculptures
While valuable public art is falling apart, Caracas mayors install cartoon sculptures to image-wash their governments.
Six Thousandths of Gold to Connect to the Internet in Canaima
"Canaima de carne y huesos", a recently published book by Jesús Piñero and Valeria Pedicini, tells the story of human rights violations in Canaima National Park.
How International Tourism Is Trickling Back to Venezuela
After a prolonged drought of international tourism in Venezuela, there are signs that the industry is slowly recovering.
The Maduro Regime Expels the UN Office That Allowed Accountability on Human Rights
In the same week of Rocío San Miguel’s detention and a crushing report by the UN special rapporteur on the right to food, the government shows the door to thirteen UN officers and increases the country’s isolation and vulnerability
Five Decades of Aditus, Venezuela's Quintessential Rock Band
Venezuelan rock has some big names like Sentimiento Muerto, Zapato 3 and Caramelos de Cianuro, as well as more recent projects like La Vida Boheme. But this one band has an unique reach through many generations
Venezuelan Movies, While Facing National Ghosts, Are Entering New Frontiers
After a long crisis, Venezuelan cinema is reconnecting with local audiences –and succeeding abroad– while exploring new dimensions and facing sensitive national topics
Twenty Million Venezuelans Still Have Severe Humanitarian Needs
The fourth edition of a report on the humanitarian complex emergency, published by HumVenezuela platform, shows a fall in purchasing power and a new push for migration in 2022 and 2023
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