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
Politics
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.
Madurismo’s Most Dangerous Job Claims Another Victim
At a moment of dynastic consolidation, Maduro resorts to a power move against former oil chief Pedro Tellechea. Others before him fell from grace in different circumstances
Swarm, Baby, Swarm: Maria Corina’s Recipe to Sting the Regime
The achievement of July 28th makes it possible to think that the new form of organization that she proposes can work in Venezuela
The Latest Spanish Corruption Scandal Reeks of Chavismo
The current socialist government, the same that offered refuge to Edmundo Gonzalez, is under siege after a series of revelations about its party’s dealing with the chavista elite. At the center of all is José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero
Regional Governments Reject the Fraud but Ignore Displaced Venezuelans
Thousands of asylum requests pile up in neighboring countries following July 28. However, with diplomatic relations breaking down and the lack of a common regional policy, Venezuelan migrants are running out of options
Belarus: A Mirror for the Anti-Maduro Cause
Belarusians couldn’t trigger a transition by calling out Lukashenko’s 2020 election fraud with protests and solidarity. What lessons are useful to Venezuelans?
Some Hispanic U.S. Voters Fear Socialism, and the Messaging and Symbols From the Democrats Aren't Helping
Many immigrants and expats from Latin America who are U.S. citizens cease to vote Democrat or register as Independent once they associate progressives with autocrats back home
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