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.
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.
NPR’s Planet Money hosts Sarah Gonzalez and Alisa Escarse interviewed Rubén Galindo, CEO of AirTM, and Mila, who used to save her money on sacks of sugar.
The witch hunt that’s just starting won’t distinguish between criminals and innocents.
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.
Venezuelan public universities are on the brink of collapse. Will they ever be able to stand on their feet again? How can universities reconquer their autonomy? Spoiler alert: it’s about money.
Naky weighs in on the facts as the smoke clears after an incident during the 81st anniversary of the National Guard, which the government is treating like an assassination attempt against Nicolás Maduro.
Marialbert Barrios was 25 years old when she was elected as deputy for Primero Justicia, the youngest deputy in the current National Assembly. She frequently visits the community that elected her, not only in electoral season. Educating the population is her priority.
The government’s plan is not to fight hyperinflation. They plan to fight cancer with a cup of tea. Maduro is eliminating 5 zeros instead of 3. I don’t get it either.
Your daily briefing for Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Translated by Javier Liendo.
Your daily briefing for Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Translated by Javier Liendo.
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