What can Humanitarian Aid realistically achieve?
As the opposition marches to demand humanitarian aid, we take a cold, hard look at what international aid can and can’t do to help Venezuela’s ravaged health care system.
Politics
Lava Jato Chronicles
During her trial for corruption, the Brazilian woman behind Chávez's 2012 campaign reveals damning information about chavismo’s dark side.
My European Tour
As part of our lead-up to a World Premiere, Clif describes his tour through regions of Europe where many hope to follow in the footsteps of the Bolivarian Revolution.
In Lara, repression comes from multiple fronts
As if tear gas, brutal attacks on neighborhoods and military trials for civilians were not enough, members of human rights organizations are being directly targeted in Lara.
How Los Altos Mirandinos Became a Failed State
In San Antonio de los Altos, my hometown, neighborhood groups of young protesters are starting to act like opposition colectivos.
Sensational Miami Herald Story Misses its Own Point
A blockbuster Miami Herald story claims the National Guard is getting ready to gun down protesters. Listen closely to the secret recording it’s based on, and the conclusion is the exact opposite.
MUD Understands There'll Be No Transition Without Amnesty
MUD knows it needs regime defections if it wants any hope to lead a transition, and that means it needs to offer amnesty. This week, the National Assembly announced its plan to do precisely that.
MUD Takes Back the Night
Holding a political rally at night struck many as a hokey (or dangerous) idea. In fact, it was a profoundly moving experience.
Changing the Constitution on an Empty Stomach
Explaining what they do not understand is what chavistas do best. Now, it’s the Constituyente’s turn.
Why Security Forces Repress instead of Joining “el Pueblo”
People who are not psychopaths find it hard to administer violence. How does the National Guard and the Bolivarian Police overcome that reticence?
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