The Anti-Fascist Fascist Law
Venezuela’s proposed “law against fascism and neo-fascism” is discretional and arbitrary. If approved, it’s expected Chavismo will use to repress the opposition and organized civil society.
El Feed
Parkour!
After the Unitary Platform’s access to the CNE registration system was blocked and Manuel Rosales unilaterally announced a candidacy, the Platform managed to register a placeholder candidate: former...
Atrévete 2.0: Electric (Crisis) Boogaloo
Discretionally, the National Electoral Council blocked the opposition’s Unitary Platform from registering a candidate. But Manuel Rosales did so, anyway.
Corina, Corina
The opposition has a new presidential candidate. Here’s out interview with her.
Things Are Getting Nasty
Venezuelan security forces detained two more members of María Corina Machado’s team. The Public Ministry issued arrest warrants against other seven members.
Fun Games To Play With Electoral Cards
The CNE removed 16 political parties from the ballot, including two in the Unitary Platform. The mainstream opposition can now only compete under the traditional MUD and Zulia...
The 2023 ENCOVI Is Here
UCAB’s annual survey on living conditions in Venezuela found out that poverty is still 80%, inequality decreased but remains high, geographic gaps are notorious and food insecurity is...
July 28th: Election Day
Today, on the official date of Hugo Chávez’s death (March 5th), the Maduro government calls for a presidential election to be held on Hugo Chávez’s birthday (July 28th)....
The Return of Operation Condor?
Chilean authorities found the body of former Venezuelan lieutenant Ronald Ojeda, who was recently kidnapped in Santiago. Ojeda was expelled from the FANB in January and was living...
The Day After Tomorrow
Venezuela is installing a plastic cover over the remains of its last glacier in a desperate attempt to slow down its thaw. Scientists already consider it “dead”, making...
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