1957 Redux Deluxe
In 2015, we published a piece about an authoritarian regime about to collapse after rigging a vote. It was the political landscape of 1957, that looked a lot like 2015… and a lot like today.
Life
Doctors, Who Fight Tooth and Nail to Save Lives, Demand Dignified Wages
On Tuesday, April 17, doctors and health workers protested outside of hospitals all around the country to demand medical supplies and better wages that at least allow them to buy food.
The List of Political Prisoners Keeps Growing, and We’re All a Target
The list of political prisoners keeps growing at alarming rates. Same illegal procedures and violations of due process, different victims.
Workers at Guayana's Basic Industries Resign en Masse
Absenteeism is the new normal among Guayana’s once exemplary basic industries. Workers just don’t even bother anymore.
Revisiting April 19th, 1810: The Path to Venezuelan Independence
Celebrated historian, writer and professor Rafael Arráiz Lucca sets the record straight about the events of April 19, 1810. The road to independence and freedom is never as clear (or easy) as we thought.
Using Corruption As an Excuse, Persecution Spree Hits Chevron
Reuters reports that two Chevron employees were arrested. The persecution of PDVSA employees due to alleged corruption hits an important joint venture partner of the State oil company.
The Day we Dropped a Truth-Bomb at the Women in the World Summit
Astrid Cantor, Caracas Chronicles columnist, took to the global stage of the Women in the World Summit to share her experience as a woman and as a doctor struggling in this broken Venezuela.
Struggling to survive, Venezuelans take the black market blood risk
It's not that there’s no blood; the government hasn't supplied healthcare centers with reagents anymore. Urgent changes are needed while people pay with their lives.
Venezuelan photographer wins the World Press Photo of the Year
Last May, AFP’s photojournalist Ronaldo Schemidt captured a powerful image during the months of protests in Venezuela. Now, that photo was recognized as the best of 2017.
Where to Start Rebuilding the Venezuelan Health System Post-Chavismo
The Venezuelan health system faces the worst crisis in its history. There’s a lot to be done before things can change for the better, and it won’t be easy or fast, but we have a plan.
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