Elisa Lerner –The Venezuelan 20th Century Chronicler– Rides The Bifrost
The Venezuelan writer died in Caracas at the age of 92. For someone of my generation, she was a wonderful portal to the country I never knew.
Politics
Provea’s First Official Summons Marks an Offensive Against NGOs
The human rights NGO’s coordinator was required to declare as a witness about a claim made by the organization
Meet the Caracas Eight
The relatives of these minors detained in electoral context, mostly women, stay around the detention center every day asking for their release
Why Recognizing González Urrutia as President Won’t Work
The U.S. and other countries declared him president elect, but –research shows– that measure has little effect without Russia and China on board
Why Some Venezuelan-Americans Embrace MAGA
An examination of the intricate ways individuals connect with political movements in search of belonging, often at the expense of their past and compassion
Why Would Venezuelan-Americans Vote for Trump?
Trump's promises on immigration have many people abroad asking why would Venezuelans support him. The reasons are actually very straight forward
Chavismo’s Wishful Thinking on Trump Could Be Short Lived
Both Machado’s old ties with the international right and the particular agenda of the new Trumpian era make every side to expect good things from the unpredictable Republican
Trump’s Return as Seen Through a Venezuelan Teleidoscope
We can only speculate about Trump’s policies. What we do know from history, however, is that the autocracy he appears to be planning will lead to ruin, much like Chávez’s project did
“Knock Knock:” The Cyber Repressive Machinery of the Venezuelan Government, Exposed
After the July 28 elections in Venezuela, state actors used Telegram channels and other social networks to pursue and reveal the personal information of opponents of Nicolás Maduro
A New Search for Meaning After July 28
Answers don’t lie on the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. In an uphill race for power, the anti-Maduro leadership should protect the sources of dissent and struggle that pervade the country
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