Human Rights Attorney Escapes House Arrest, Flees to Argentina
After four years of judicial ordeal, human rights lawyer Marcelo Crovato fled Venezuela with his family. Before his new life in Argentina, a look at what he went through.
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Maduro Announced a New Currency Redenomination: Less Zeros, More Inflation
10 years ago the government took off three 0’s from the bolivar, saying it was a cosmetic fix and would strengthen the economy. Now, they will try to do it again.
Venezuelan Hospitals’ Condition Worsens: The 2018 National Hospital Poll
For the fifth year in a row, NGO Médicos por la Salud and the National Assembly dare to do what the government has refused to: expose the chaotic reality in the Venezuelan Hospital Network and how the health crisis has gotten worse than ever.
Venezuelans in Need of Blood Transfusions Must Scavenge the Black Market
It doesn’t end with finding blood donors, reagent scarcity got so bad that there’s a black market for blood transfusions operating in Venezuelan hospitals. You’ll live, sure… If you can pay up to ten minimum wages per transfusion.
Venezuela’s Hyperinflation Is Breaking Deli Scales
There are just too many digits and the scales can’t keep up. So, Venezuelans simplify, dividing the number in their minds and using those numbers in their language.
Fake News About Vandalism to Cover Up Maiquetía Airport’s True Disrepair
Social media went wild because of rumors about Cruz Diez’ tile floor at Maiquetía Airport, his “Cromointerferencia de color aditivo”. Once a symbol of modern Venezuela, it has suffered years of deterioration and official negligence.
Political Prisoner Gilber Caro Resists From Jail
We know what every political prisoner is being subjected to. Unfortunately, Gilber Caro, substitute deputy to the National Assembly, is no exception to the dictatorship’s rulebook of psychological torture, isolation, coercion and an overall unfair process.
Like Every Other Chavista Ministry, the Ministry of Happiness Sucks at Its Job
The most recent World Happiness Report determines Latin Americans are fairly happier than other regions. However, shouldn’t Venezuelans be the happiest people on the planet due to the fact that we have an entire ministry devoted to it?
A Guide to Colombia’s Complex Election
Colombia just elected its Congress and started its presidential campaign. With Venezuelan eyes on Gustavo Petro leading the polls, a guide to making sense of the results.
Colombia Held Normal and Peaceful Elections: A Hopeful Tale for your Neighbors
Colombian candidates used to run on platforms like their right to live peacefully. Now they campaigned debating on climate change and other normal topics of modern democracies. Yes, we are a little jealous.
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