Don't Expect a Bloodbath in Venezuela's Elections
Polarization is dissipating, the colectivos are now merchants and crime rates are at their lowest points in the last 25 years. In Venezuela, there is no gunpowder for an armed confrontation.
Politics
María Corina and the Sentimental Counterrevolution
The Machado phenomenon points to a possible shift in Venezuela’s political culture and the collective trauma of family separation due to forced migration
Not Everyone Who Is Traveling to Vote Is Coming From Outside Venezuela
Domestic flights are full of people crossing the country, like me, to vote in their hometowns
A Failed State’s Guide to Voter Suppression: How Chavismo Undermines the Presidential Contest
The government is manufacturing an “electoral chaos” to discredit the opposition, cracking down on dissidents and creating obstacles and counter-incentives for voters in remote areas
Chavismo Can’t Pick A Campaign Message
PSUV’s strangely troubled campaign reveals their readiness –or lack of– for Sunday's elections
The Ballot Is Men Only. But Venezuelan Politics Are Now Led by Women
Maria Corina Machado is not the only woman calling the shots in a political culture still tainted by misogyny
Hi, World: Are You Watching Closely?
Dare I say: this is the most exciting electoral event of the year. And we’ve got you covered.
Chavismo’s Options For July 28th
After a quarter on a century of rule, the party that snatched the Venezuelan state faces an existential crossroads without the only man capable of imposing discipline over contrasting opinions and interests
What International Actors Are Seeking from the Venezuelan Presidential Elections
Lula, Petro, the Americans, and many Latin American countries have high stakes on the Sunday vote. To varying degrees, the election is happening thanks to their efforts.
The Battle for the Heart of the UCV
An alleged ban on an opposition event is the latest chapter in the long fight for control of the oldest university in Venezuela
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