Chavismo Trolls Its Way Around the Crimes Against Humanity Investigation
This week, Probox Politwitter highlighted the elections and the misinformation regarding Alex Saab. But the most relevant topic was the ICC Chief Prosecutor’s visit
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The Electoral Campaign Is Very Much Alive… on Social Media
While the Ministry of Communications and Information breaks electoral regulations it also promotes content surveillance. This is how the campaign kick off looked on social media
Dubai Expo 2020: a Perfect Platform for Maduro’s Propaganda
Since the 19th century, the Expos have been selling a specific view of technical progress. Now they sell autocracies such as chavismo and its allies, too
What to Expect From the Visit of the ICC Chief Prosecutor
Karim Khan arrives in Venezuela to decide whether to close or advance the investigation on crimes against humanity. The relatives of some victims and experts share their expectations
What's Brewing Under Chavismo's Latest Power Moves?
Here's an extract of last Friday's Political Risk Report. The new political landscape stimulates competition for the opposition leadership… and also for replacing Maduro
Alex Saab, Chavismo’s Twitter Martyr
We’re happy to announce a media partnership with Probox to feature some of the findings of its PoliTwitter newsletter—with our twist. PoliTwitter monitors organic and inorganic content on social media and analyzes the dynamics of our social media ecosystem
How Saab’s Extradition Changed the Game
Here's an extract of last Friday's Political Risk Report. A Cape Verde-Florida flight brings the Venezuelan conflict back to the old Caracas-Washington feud
No Good Options Ahead
Taking part in the regional elections might be the only way forward, but it’s still a terrible plan and politicians should be upfront about it
Alex Saab Is Extradited to the U.S.
The impoverished chavista regime spent a fortune trying to avoid it, but it finally happened: a U.S. Department of Justice plane picked up the Colombian businessman from Cape Verde. Where does this leave the Mexico talks?
This Is How Democracies Die in the 21st Century
The death of Venezuelan democracy seems to be replicating in many other countries. How are democracies dying today? A new book by María Puerta Riera explains the diverse and incremental ways this is happening
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