Rhetoric and Gunpowder: Ortega’s Weaponry Against Nicaragua
Daniel Ortega celebrates the 39th anniversary of the triumph of the Sandinista revolution with a violent speech and many casualties.
Politics
Caracas Chronicles’ Young Politicians Series: José Manuel Olivares
José Manuel Olivares from Primero Justicia, is a young MD and deputy leading the Committee on Social Development. He was one of the first people to warn everyone about the health crisis and actively works for a better health model for all Venezuelans.
Venezuelan Nurses’ Strike Sparks the Streets of Caracas
On June 25, nurses unions started a strike to demand wage raises like the ones given to the military, with a 2,400% adjustment on average. Since then, the entire health sector has joined the strike.
Zulia Seeks a Blaze of Light During Power Cut Collapse
Zulianos have lost quality of life, and all sorts of appliances. Nobody who’s responsible for the most serious electricity crisis in our history answers their questions or their demands.
Nicaragua's Vicious Road to Venezuelan-Style Tyranny
From April to July 2018, 351 Nicaraguans have been murdered, 261 people are missing and 2100 were wounded during protests against Daniel Ortega. Does it ring a bell yet?
Caraqueños Trade Food for Water During Shortage
Poor maintenance from Hidrocapital has led to water shortage, which in turn has forced Venezuelans from the capital and other regions to constantly make a really hard decision: food or water?
Caracas Chronicles’ Young Politicians Series: Juan Andrés Mejía
Juan Andrés Mejía from Voluntad Popular wants to promote change in the right direction. He leads by example in the rescue of democracy.
Sand and Negligence Consume What’s Left of Paraguaná Peninsula
As the country collapses, a broken economy, harsh nature and the government’s negligence make life in the Paraguaná peninsula a monumental challenge.
Reactionary Left Clings to the Ghost of Venezuela’s Past
The Bolivarian Solidarity Left only cares about the past, about staying in power and about what they believe to be true. Doesn’t matter how many Venezuelans die or suffer under the system they consider ideal.
Young Politicians’ Unfaltering Vocation to Serve
Amidst the crisis, six young politicians defy the establishment and the current state of affairs. They play a part in the decision-making process within their parties and the opposition coalition.
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