Gold for Chavismo, Hunger for Children
Demonstrations build up while chavismo pretends all is well; our diaspora suffers its vulnerability; Nicolás Maduro discovers what was missing from his project all along.
Tag: Briefing
Between Fighting or Losing Citgo
After the Maduro regime made a deal it can't back, the National Assembly struggles to keep Citgo for Venezuela; chavismo creates more parallel authorities and a new, odd plan with minery.
Seven Dollars a Month
A new raise on the minimum wage, another siege to universitary authorities and chavista spokespeople are still fighting to keep the status quo.
Democratic Victories
Nicolás Maduro insists on the public strategy of summoning a dialogue, while doing everything that would discourage actual political discourse.
UN Will Investigate Chavismo’s Human Rights Violations
The UN Human Rights Council turns its head to Venezuela once again, while regime officers act offended, defending the fantasy nation only they see.
Politicians Without People, Peace With Guns
While teachers asking for actual working conditions get attacked on the street with no reaction whatsoever from official chavismo, a group calling itself "the opposition" sat down to sign an agreement that Maduro eagerly seeks.
The Third UN Revision
Michelle Bachelet presented her third report on the human rights situation in Venezuela, concerned about Nicolás's indifference. Different chavismo officials reacted in different ways, while juggling their different scenarios.
Support in Advance
Juan Guaidó's role as Caretaker President is extended; The regime continues to put pressure on the opposition; Human rights are still ignored by those who can make the actual changes.
A Perfect Excuse & a Year of Injustice
Nicolás’s government said on Tuesday that Donald Trump’s Executive Order to block the State’s asses in U.S. soil pretends to “formalize the criminal economic, financial and commercial blockade.”
Another Flight
President Donald Trump was asked: “Are you considering putting on quarantine or blocking Venezuela, because of the degree of Russia, China and Iran’s involvement?” Trump answered: “Yes, I am.”
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