A Fearful Appointment
The long-delayed and keenly-awaited appointment of 33 new justices for the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) is upon us. Who are these people, anyway?
Politics
Chaos and Understanding on Both Sides of the Barricade
After the euphoria of last Sunday, we plunge into chaos and confusion – and the worst of it happens between voices on the same side.
#20J: The Nationwide Strike Recap
For 24 hours yesterday, Venezuela came to a standstill during the Paro Cívico Nacional, amid repression and mass detentions. Here's a recap of the day outside the capital.
News from the ANC
As days go by, it’s increasingly obvious that the best bet for President Maduro is to cancel the ANC… so why doesn’t he?
Suddenly, We Have Two Governments
Is it me or did we skip a rather important part of this whole conversation?
Strike’s Back, 15 Years On
I’m old enough to remember the last time we went for a Paro Cívico Nacional. It was an enormous fiasco. Here’s how to sidestep the mistakes of the past.
El Pana Igor: The Story of the Punto Soberano in Uganda
Igor Markov only knew one other Venezuelan who lived in Uganda. That didn't stop him from setting up a Punto Soberano in Entebbe and adding three whole votes to the Consulta Popular tally.
The Audacity of Vote
Millions of Venezuelans literally risk their lives to self-organize a vote right under the dictatorship’s noses. And world media poo-poo it as “only symbolic.” Erm... no.
A Pair of Twos
After yesterday’s referendum, the government’s left with a horrendously weak hand. But I’ve seen enough Texas Hold’Em to know good players win with a pair of twos all the damn time.
16J Thoughts: Who Needs this Useless State?
After a day that dramatically showcased volunteers doing things better than the state, Venezuela lives something that genuinely has no precedent: its own libertarian moment.
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