HBO’s Last Week Tonight Tackles the Venezuelan Crisis
HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver focused on the Venezuelan crisis. Far from perfect, at least it’s a good introduction to Maduro and his government.
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Will Increased International Pressure Help Venezuelan Migrants?
Now that Venezuelan migrants have become a problem for the entire region, especially neighboring countries like Brazil and Colombia, international organizations like UNHCR and World Food Program are trying to find ways to help Venezuelans who fled the country.
Armando Reverón: Macuto, Juanita, Light and Nothingness
To honor celebrated Venezuelan painter Armando Reverón on his birthday, we review what has been said about his character, his legacy and his work.
Mike Pence Condemns the Venezuelan Crisis in an OAS Permanent Council Session
In a special session this week, Mike Pence’s remarks on the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela became the strongest statement ever issued by an official in the region.
The Global Fund Should Move Boldly to Help Venezuelans
The Global Fund should not overlook Venezuela in their board meeting this week.
The Road Home Is Paved with Awful Buses and Military Checkpoints
What do you get when you combine an acute shortage of car replacement parts and military control? Pretty awful bus rides, it turns out.
El País' Maduro Op-ed and Their 'Balanced' Coverage Fool Nobody
The Maduro op-ed on Spanish paper El País almost made him sound democratic and kind. We wonder how much he paid for that page and if El País’ ethics were sold separately.
Just In: The IMF Censures Venezuela for Not Providing Economic Data
Chavismo blatantly disregarded the constitution when it failed to provide economic data to Venezuelans and to the IMF. They had been warned and, as always, they didn’t care.
Nobody Wants to Work For this ‘Gobierno Obrero’
Why show up if you’ll be underpaid and blackmailed into proclaiming allegiance to the revolution. It’s easier to demand food from the "Gobierno Obrero" that wants workers to remain poor.
World Immunization Week Ends Sans Vaccines or Sensible Policy
Venezuela is a monument of all the reasons why vaccination should be a top priority for every health system and the unimaginable things that can happen when it isn’t. When it comes to health, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
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