No Disney for Diosdado
It wasn’t clear why Diosdado had never been sanctioned, but the day has come.
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Journalist Anatoly Kurmanaev Opens Up about Venezuela in Stanford Conference
“Like the state of the economy, politics, the environment (think ‘Arco Minero’), situation of indigenous peoples, the living conditions of the average Venezuelan, the state of Venezuelan journalism is also dire, and getting worse.”
Elders Left Behind: Invisible Victims of Venezuelan Migration
Young people flee the country, but senior citizens have to remain behind to fight helplessly, and often alone, against a pervasive crisis.
Gregory Sanabria Wounded in El Helicoide, Other Political Prisoners Revolt
In today’s shocking plot-twist, the SEBIN’s infamous dungeon has been taken over by its political prisoners. The image isn’t quite clear yet, but we present you what we know.
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.
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.
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