Corruption and Kleptocracy Keep the Government Going
With Venezuela quickly falling into the void, Nicolás Maduro bets on crime and corruption to keep his broke government afloat.
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Venezuelan Nurses’ Strike Sparks the Streets of Caracas
On June 25, nurses unions started a strike to demand wage raises like the ones given to the military, with a 2,400% adjustment on average. Since then, the entire health sector has joined the strike.
Quico Toro: ‘Fear of Self-Expression Isn’t Very Venezuelan’
An article about Caracas Chronicles that's not on Caracas Chronicles.
The Not-So-Silent Shakedown of Venezuelan Radio Broadcasting
Since last year, the hegemony has aggressively used legal tools in order to subdue and regulate radio broadcasting at their whim. A new report from IPYS Venezuela offers more details regarding what CONATEL is doing.
Hope and Heart Might Make Us Win the Game
The final episode of our special World Cup coverage. Tales of hope, underdogs, some loss, why not, and rebirth. #AutogolChron
Getting an Apostille for Your Documents Might Land You in Jail
An ordinary bureaucratic process to leave the country can result in a traumatic event. Working with the infamous “contact” can make your life easier, but it could also take the worst turn ever.
Guaros’ Unbearable Sorrow of a World Cup in Time of Crisis
Venezuela battles a crisis of majestic proportions. Nevertheless, the World Cup is here! Does it represent a breath of fresh air or a reminder of everything we’ve lost?
‘Room for Rent. Venezuelans Need Not Apply’
Venezuela’s migrant and refugee population has been —in many cases— forced to face xenophobia and discrimination. Integrating to a new society is never an easy ride, but intolerance definitely makes the road bumpier.
Seeking Justice, Venezuelans Take Matters into Their Own Hands
Extrajudicial executions have become dangerously more frequent all over the country. Citizens and security officials disregard the law and human rights.
The Esequibo Game: Guyana Is All In, Venezuela Refuses to Play
As Venezuela rejects the possibility of solving the Esequibo dispute in The Hague, Guyana fully embraces the issue while taking advantage to mobilize public opinion back at home.
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