Chavismo’s Options for January 10th
The immediate future of the man who won the presidential election will depend on how the United States responds to Maduro’s intention to extend his rule. Here, we examine the scenarios
Politics
Let's Talk About Maduro's Liberator Law
Maduro's Liberator Law is the government's latest move to get ahead of January 10th and cripple civil society
Re-Democratizing Venezuela Will Require Reinventing Our Political Culture
In times of global democratic backsliding, the democratization of Venezuela is an extremely complex issue. Is it even possible?
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.
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
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