Everything that Happened in 2016, Part 1
A deep, deep dive into Caracas Chronicles's archives last year. Man, so much happened!
Politics
El Cementerio: Where New Year's Bargains Go To Die
Caraqueños have always known, the place to go for good, affordable clothes in the west of Caracas was the big La Hormiga market in El Cementerio. Or, well, it always had been.
Courage
We have a new monster to slay, and we will do it together. See you in 2017. Now, where is my sword?
End-of-the-year Social Conflict Map Update
As 2016 comes to a close, we notice another significant spike in lootings and people taking justice into their own hands. Here is the gruesome balance of a year's worth of Maduro social and economic policy.
Christmas Weekend
Your special Christmas Weekend Briefing for Monday, December 26th, 2016. Courtesy of Eddy.
The Calm in Devastation
Your daily briefing for Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Translated by Javier Liendo.
Cienbolosageddon: Twitter Round-Up
People around Venezuela erupted in anger when they realized the 100 bolivar bills left in their pockets were worthless. Protests and episodes of looting have erupted around the country.
MUD's UNTenable Partner
Un Nuevo Tiempo once again lends chavismo a hand as several of its lawmakers blow up the quorum needed to appoint a new CNE board member.
Invisible Money
When cash is supposed to disappear in 72 hours, funny things start to happen.
National Assembly follows through on Political Trial
We watched today's AN session, which was surprisingly riveting, and here are the highlights.
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