The Nicaraguan Strategy
It’s a little creepy how the Venezuelan government follows instructions from the authoritarian rulebook, copied and replicated in Latin America many times. The thing is, this time, the strategy isn’t Cuban, but Nicaraguan.
Politics
Metro de Caracas Reflects the Venezuelan Crisis Like a Mirror
Once an emblem of civility and modernity, the Metro de Caracas now struggles under poor maintenance conditions and the regime’s propagandist approach to management.
February 27: an Unwanted Celebration of Democratic Disruption
To celebrate the beginning of chavismo amidst the collapse it has brought upon us seems cruel, but why would that stop them?
What to Do About Venezuela’s Rigged Presidential Election?
Our debate on “abstention” vs. “voting” is broken. We’ve lost sight of the basics: elections give us a chance to organize mass participation in a movement to undermine the regime.
45% of Teachers Have Left the Classroom
Underpaid Venezuelan teachers leave schools, both private and public. o: who’s going to shape Venezuela’s future?
The $10 Million Shakedown: Rafael Ramírez Sued Over Speed Money
The corruption plot about Rafael Ramírez’ PDVSA tenure thickens. It’s hard to keep up with former-chavista-golden-boy-turned-traitor’s shenanigans.
No Planes, No Trains, No Automobiles: Maracaibo on the Verge of Transport Collapse
It’s hard to find tickets to travel domestically in Venezuela, probably because a breakfast for two is more expensive than the plane ride.
PDVSA Workers Are Passing Out on the Job
Once the goose that laid the golden eggs, PDVSA is paying wages so miserable that its workers are malnourished and can’t do their jobs.
ENCOVI 2017: A Staggering Hunger Crisis, in Cold, Hard Numbers
Two out of three Venezuelans are still losing weight. Almost nobody can afford enough food to eat. Virtually everyone depends on subsidized food distribution. ENCOVI 2017 brings harrowing precision to the scale of Venezuela's crisis.
Elderly Venezuelans struggle to survive on $1.50 a month
After decades of hard work, senior citizens have to stand in lines for hours to collect their pension and perform miracles to buy food and medicine. Most of the time, it’s not enough and some admit they’ve even begged on the street.
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