January 10 Set to Renew the Cycle of Hype, Symbolism, Frustration and Despair
Year after year the opposition stages symbolic fights that show it hasn’t really digested the reality of the National Assembly’s complete powerlessness.
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The Usual Suspects
As Nicolás approaches his self-proclamation, the international sphere and internal political actors make some pretty relevant moves,
Navigating Venezuela’s Data Desert
The government’s spent years covering official data on Venezuela’s martyred economy. But there are alternatives out there. Here’s a guided tour.
Can the National Assembly Emerge As A Protector of The Constitution?
January 10th creates a unique situation that calls for a political solution, not a Constitutional one. What is needed now is for the National Assembly, as a legitimate power, to step up.
January 10 Is Just Around the Corner. Then What?
On Thursday, Nicolás Maduro’s 2013-2019 term expires. By no stretch of the imagination will he be a lawful president after that date.
Elections: A Short-term Risk for Dictators That Can Have Long-term Rewards
One study shows that elections often create short-term stability problems for dictatorial regimes, but those that ride out the electoral wave end up even more entrenched than before.
2018 Year in Review: The Year of Venezuelan Migration
2018 was the year when Venezuelan traditional migratory patterns were altered: It became the country of origin in the Americas with the highest numbers of displaced people. Check out the key milestones in what became the year of Venezuelan migration.
GEHA’s Best of 2018, Part IV (October - December)
The fourth and final installment of our 2018 kaleidoscope is here. What did the last three months of the year leave us?
GEHA’s Best of 2018, Part III (July - September)
We continue our trip down article lane with the third quarter of 2018, which can be split in two periods: before and after Red Friday, a night that we won’t remember fondly.
GEHA’s Best of 2018, Part II (April - June)
We continue with the Caracas Chronicles’ best pieces from the second quarter of the year, with the May 20 presidential “election” as the main event, for better or worse.
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