How Valuable Is Immigration for Society?
More than 1,500 people entered The Economist’s Open Future essay contest and one of its four finalists in the Open Borders category was our very own Juan Carlos Gabaldón. Here’s his essay for you.
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Venezuelans Who Stayed Need More than Your Money
The Venezuelan diaspora has a vital role that isn’t often mentioned. Sending money, food or medicine, is only part of it. But our diaspora can help by offering moral support, advice, words of encouragement and a virtual shoulder to lean on, too.
Hell Hath No Fury Like A Country Scorned
The way Henrique Capriles Radonski is being accused of corruption, sans evidence or trial, is horrendous and reactionary, and we have a former caprilieber to tell us why.
Children with Hurler Syndrome Lack of Medication and Proper Treatment
Almost two years ago, the Dr. Pastor Oropeza Venezuelan Institute of Social Security in Barquisimeto stopped receiving Aldurazyme, the medicine used to treat Hurler Syndrome in children from Lara and Portuguesa states.
NYT’s Feel-Good Editorial Could Have Painful Consequences
The most recent editorial in the New York Times about Venezuela, argues that Trump should just stay out of it. It’s a nice try but it falls flat because of the weak and naive arguments it presents. Hey, it’s the thought that counts!
The Birth of Acción Democrática: A Landmark
AD is, to this day, one of the strongest Venezuelan political parties. It has overcome many obstacles over the last 77 years, but how much do we know about its founders and origins?
Armando.Info Gagged by CONATEL Under Court Order
Broadcasting authority Conatel informed four journalists of website Armando.Info that they’re now legally gagged. They can’t say or report anything related to CLAP businessman Alex Saab.
Chavismo Punishes Photojournalists for Telling the Truth
Photojournalists are jailed, injured or robbed for committing what the government perceives to be the worst of crimes: truthfully reporting this country’s reality.
Deadly Raid Puts FAES Operations Under Scrutiny
A raid in Caracas where eight people were killed has put the spotlight on the special police group FAES. Along accusations of using excessive force, it has started to expand operations
A Venezuelan Chronicle: Two Weeks Navigating the Tyranny
It doesn’t matter if you come to Venezuela often, for business or pleasure, every time you return you’ll see how everything gets harder, even the most basic errands. It’s like an obstacle race you can never win.
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