La Resistencia Took to the Streets and Had To Stay There
An unexpected conversation with a forgotten member of society takes a poignant turn, and we learn what happened to our “guerreros de La Resistencia” once they went underground.
Politics
Chevron Managers Face Treason Charges for Refusing to Steal
The Marxism-Sadomasochism Era is here: Venezuela’s begun ailing the people it most needs. The revolution charged Chevron managers with treason, an unseen realm of wanton national self-immolation.
The Pseudo-TSJ Debacle Reveals Lack of Leadership and Strategy
The trial against Maduro by the TSJ in exile is a justice trainwreck – it’s technically not a ruling, because they are not the Supreme Tribunal. It speaks volumes about the lack of leadership and strategy within the opposition.
Explosive Lawsuit Exposes Corruption and Mafia Wars at PDVSA
The plot thickens in one of many PDVSA corruption “guisos”. The goose that had been laying whatever was left of our golden eggs was already being torn apart by rivaling mafias from the inside and is now in serious peril with a new corruption lawsuit.
Let’s Discuss Nicolás’ Five Years of Epic Victories
From his very first day in office “el hijo del galáctico” has won one battle after another against capitalism. And I can only hope and pray for God to take some of his powers away.
Venezuela’s Collective Action Problem
The perennial conflict between individual incentives and the common good is the most pressing issue studied by contemporary social sciences. It’s also key to understanding how our country became a mess.
Kids Behind Bars in Venezuela
In Venezuela, the government of President Nicolás Maduro is arresting and detaining—in horrific conditions—teenagers who use Facebook to call on friends to attend anti-government demonstrations.
A Tale of Two Congressional Visits
Two U.S. congressmen visited Venezuela last week and met with Nicolás Maduro. But one of those visits actually caught many by surprise and raised a lot of questions.
Opposition parties remain crucial in fighting the regime
Opposition parties have fought hard for a shy success in recent years. One of their main challenges is to recover people's trust.
Legal Dissection of the Petro: Questions You Were Afraid to Ask Your Lawyer
All the legal myths surrounding the evermore confusing petro will be debunked and your questions will be answered by our trustworthy experts.
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