The Cheap Masculinity of Venezuelan State Watchdogs
Venezuelan military and police forces have become the worst type of authority: bullies with a badge. The government loves them, but society resents them.
Politics
Juan Requesens: "Politicians must assume risks others won't take"
We interviewed Juan Requesens a few days before he was snatched from home by the government's intelligence police. There's still no information of the young legislator's whereabouts.
ANC, One Year Later: Illegitimate Institution, Possible Rebellion
The ANC has behaved the way we expected: as an instrument of political control. Nonetheless, will this political monster grow even more powerful against its enemies? Or against itself?
Emigration, Remittances and CLAP: Maduro’s Three Crutches
We could argue that there’s a powerful triad keeping the government in power. Decreasing population, money sent in by the diaspora and gubernamental handouts. It seems to be working, but for how long?
Maracaibo Asphyxiated by Garbage and Efforts to Dispose of It
Trash is all around us in the fine city of Maracaibo. Mayor Willy Casanova won’t do anything about it, and people don’t know what to do with the trash. Or perhaps they do: burn it.
No Honor, Glory or Food When Enlisting in the Military Now
Enrollments in the military don’t fulfill the quota and soldiers’ salaries are insufficient. Apparently, only a few want to be part of the Venezuelan Armed Forces and participate in the country’s integral development.
Maracuchos Live in Darkness and Extreme Heat, No Solution in Sight
“Hell on Earth” is how Maracaibo residents describe the city undergoing a terrible electricity crisis, unthinkable in any other modern nation. And you know what the government will do about it: absolutely nothing.
With Sentence Included
The witch hunt that’s just starting won’t distinguish between criminals and innocents.
Why Did the Cuban Parasite Kill its Host?
Cuba pulled off one of the great intelligence feats of all times: gaining virtual control of a much larger, much richer country without firing a shot. So why did they let Venezuela collapse?
Venezuelan Professors Rely on Donated Shoes to Get to Work
José Ibarra’s last paycheck was five million bolivars, less than two dollars. He spends one million only in transport. He hasn’t bought a new pair of shoes in three years and when he tweeted a photo of his worn out shoes, Venezuelans stepped up to help.
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