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Politics
The kind of Easter Week chavismo is having
According to the government, this past week has been all about fried fish, pristine beaches, and no dead protesters.
The Tear Gas and the Glory
As I rushed the dictatorship’s goons, surrounded by a swarm of fellow protesters, I suddenly realized: this is exhilarating.
MALDITO! MALDITOOOOO!
The President’s choice to allow angry people in San Félix to come near him may have been a blunder.
April 11 on Puente Llaguno: Chavismo at its Nadir
For years, chavismo has organized a big counter-demonstration whenever the opposition hits the streets. We went to yesterday’s government rally on Puente Llaguno. There was no one there.
On the Verge
A night of mayhem. Riots, protests and burning barricades deep in government strongholds. And that video. That VIDEO!
#10A in Images
A photo essay of yesterday's protest, which was dispersed before it could even start.
Getting our future back
The Student Movement is aware of the big responsibility they face: their influence grows as political parties loose strength.
The Story of the Last Week, in a Single Tweet
It isn't that the State Security forces are moving in with tear gas to disperse rowdy, even violent protests. It's that they're tear gassing people protesting in total calm, causing a confrontation that wouldn't take place otherwise.
So You’ve Been Tear-Gassed: A Doctor’s Eye View
Chances are, as you’re sitting there struggling to breathe, your eyes in pain and your chest feeling like it’s on fire, you have some questions.
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