An Opposition March Reached its Destination. That Never Happens
Signs of… erm… A feeling of… erm… Ok, here it is: a student march made it to VTV. Yes, you read it right. Now what?
Politics
The Republic or the Reason Why We Should Defend a Crappy Constitution
Those who invoke the 1999 constitution for opposing Maduro's Constituyente don't understand the one true tenet of Chávez's legacy: the despicable habit of changing the rules of the game, instead of respecting them.
The RCTV debacle ten years on: Letting every protest count
Ten years on, RCTV’s old stars came together for an outdoor reunion-cum-protest, before it was cut short by the never-ending conflict. A timely reminder that not every protest has to be a march.
More than a family: a children’s hospital
I went to J.M. de los Ríos Children's hospital expecting to find sadness and dysfunction. What I found is amazing solidarity between people facing one of life's worst ordeals.
The Siege of Alfredo Ramos
With an opposition mayor facing a chavista municipal council, Barquisimeto is on the outer edges of governability.
Chaos Reaches Chávez’s Birthplace
A week of violent riots and wild rumors in Barinas makes one thing clear: there are no bastions left. No place is safe for the government right now.
The Defection Races
As Venezuela’s political crisis drags on, the pressure on both the government and the opposition is growing. The question is: who's going to crack first?
Paul, Augusto, and Fear
Paul Moreno and Augusto Puga were just like me: young medical trainees trying to make a difference. Their murders shook me to the core. Then I realized shaking me to the core was exactly the regime's goal.
Ciudad Bolívar Chronicles: The Murder of Augusto Puga
The circumstances behind the death of Ciudad Bolívar medical student Augusto Puga demand exacting investigation and criminal prosecution.
Words Fail
TIME spotlighted the work of photojournalists who risk their lives and equipment to capture the heartbreaking moments of profound misery in Venezuela.
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