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
Politics
“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
A Letter to My Fellow Venezuelan-American Voters
I don’t intend to influence your vote, but to invite you to reflect on how we engage with American political media, especially content tailored to us
A Race-Baiting Campaign Is Not Comedy. It's Worrisome
The Trump rally at Madison Square Garden revealed the width of the risk on all Latinos in the U.S.
Trump's Venezuela Rhetoric Shifted From Liberation to Demonization
The way the magnate shifted from his stance in 2019 to poise our migrants as a threat illustrates this journey from mass politics to a more aggressive authoritarianism
Harris vs. Trump on Venezuela Policy
We've already looked at Venezuela within the U.S. presidential election campaign political discourse. Let's now see what may be in store for la patria depending on who wins
Venezuelans: The Political Football of the U.S. Election
The main difference is in narrative, but in substance, we are nothing more than campaign tools for Republicans and Democrats
Miguel Urbina: A Minor Beaten Behind Bars
Miguel Urbina, a 16-year-old student from Catia, was arrested on August and accused of participating in protests. His mother claims that he was sick and did not participate in the demonstrations. She also denounces abuses suffered during his imprisonment.
Families of Electoral Detainees in Tocuyito Can’t Hug Them During Visits
Relatives are told not to show affection or encouragement towards the prisoners to avoid being punished.
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