Elon Musk Buys Twitter: What Could This Mean for Twitterzuela?
Twitter will change now that Elon Musk is its new owner. Will it change the way Venezuelans, inside and outside of the country, shape the political conversation?
Politics
Open Letters as Political Marketing
The two open letters formally addressed to the White House, one asking for lifting the sanctions and the other demanding the opposite, are giving shape to a new rift in Venezuelan politics among non-Chavistas
Chavismo Goes After the Caracas Lion
The City Council of Libertador municipality in Caracas, with a PSUV majority, approved a resolution to change our capital’s anthem, its coat of arms and flag. But it’s not the same as other examples of revising history.
Ukraine and the Illusion of Post-History
Many people were surprised by a new war in Europe. But for my generation, the famous “end of history” never happened. Especially if you are from Venezuela
From Envy to Horror: Talking to My Ukrainian Friend
When Nika told me about the Maidan protests in 2014, I felt Ukraine and Venezuela were fighting parallel wars. Now I realized how our paths diverged
How the Female Political Leadership Is Losing Ground in Venezuela
Both chavismo and opposition have reversed the progress made in electing women since 1989. The proof lies in the regional elections held in November 2021
'Talk to the Opposition, Negotiate With the United States'
This is an extract of Friday's Political Risk Report.
Chavismo’s Messages Supporting Putin’s War
Maduro’s government has supported Russia since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine. His government’s position: war means peace
How Putin's Ukrainian Conquest Led to a Maduro-Biden Rapprochement
A war in the eastern edge of Europe created a communication channel between Caracas and Washington D.C. that may lead to Maduro drinking less vodka and exporting more oil
Marines in Las Mercedes
Pueblo People talks Venezuela's latest geopolitical telenovela. Join the broadcast at 8:00 Pm EST, the live chat should be fun
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