Maracaibo Asphyxiated by Garbage and Efforts to Dispose of It
Trash is all around us in the fine city of Maracaibo. Mayor Willy Casanova won’t do anything about it, and people don’t know what to do with the trash. Or perhaps they do: burn it.
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NPR’s Planet Money Debates the Value of the Bolivar
NPR’s Planet Money hosts Sarah Gonzalez and Alisa Escarse interviewed Rubén Galindo, CEO of AirTM, and Mila, who used to save her money on sacks of sugar.
CONATEL goes after Deutsche Welle and DW Fights Back!
Under CONATEL’s orders, pay-TV carriers were forced to take down Deutsche Welle for broadcasting a documentary on Venezuela. As if this weren’t enough, they dismissed the incident reports as “fake news”.
Esequibo Turns into a Hotspot
As the border dispute between Guyana and Venezuela awaits a response from The Hague, the Esequibo struggles with illegal gangs who are violently imposing their will.
Why Did the Cuban Parasite Kill its Host?
Cuba pulled off one of the great intelligence feats of all times: gaining virtual control of a much larger, much richer country without firing a shot. So why did they let Venezuela collapse?
There’s No Escaping Newsprint-geddon, Ask Chavista News Outlets
The deliberate shortage of newsprint for most Venezuelan papers has been a good strategy for the communicational hegemony. But it now seems like it has backfired and blown up all over their presses, too.
Venezuelan Professors Rely on Donated Shoes to Get to Work
José Ibarra’s last paycheck was five million bolivars, less than two dollars. He spends one million only in transport. He hasn’t bought a new pair of shoes in three years and when he tweeted a photo of his worn out shoes, Venezuelans stepped up to help.
Surviving Chavismo: A Guide for Public Universities
Venezuelan public universities are on the brink of collapse. Will they ever be able to stand on their feet again? How can universities reconquer their autonomy? Spoiler alert: it’s about money.
Regularization Session Approved by President Santos in Colombia
Starting August 2, 2018, Venezuelans will have rights to health, education and employment in Colombia. With a decree approved by President Santos, around 400 thousand Venezuelans are now regular migrants. Other countries should follow the lead.
Bolívar Soberano's Smoke and Mirrors Fix Nothing
The government’s plan is not to fight hyperinflation. They plan to fight cancer with a cup of tea. Maduro is eliminating 5 zeros instead of 3. I don’t get it either.
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