Why Venezuelan Football Media Never Held Bocha Batista Accountable
Chavismo’s grip on the national team turned the road to the World Cup into yet another humiliating propaganda farce
Tag: chavismo
The Drone Is the Message
The “lethal” strike on the boat that, according to Donald Trump, belonged to Tren de Aragua and carried 11 alleged terrorists from Venezuela, is actually relevant. Let’s see why
U.S. War Toys in the Caribbean. What Does It Mean for Venezuela?
Washington hasn’t officially confirmed the move, but leaks suggest a naval build-up against drug routes linked to Venezuela. Results so far: endless speculation, regional reactions and chavista paranoia
Will Broader Chavismo Break with the Maduro Regime?
Chavismo’s grassroots no longer just dissent from an anti-popular ruling elite, but they are also becoming targets of repression. Can they turn into a real opposition force?
Behind the Catch and Release of a Rebel Chavista Activist
Martha Lía Grajales spoke out against police violence in Caracas’ slums before joining the struggle for political prisoners. Her forced disappearance sparked a dilemma in the ruling elite
How Chavismo Built Venezuela’s New Abnormal
The focus to understand today’s Venezuela shouldn’t be on Maduro’s (lack of) legitimacy, but on the pact between ruling and business elites that sustains order and makes misery livable
Political Paralysis and Re-Election Syndrome are Two Signs from the Municipal Vote
The upcoming vote on July 27 reflects both Machado’s call for abstention and the broader paralysis of local leadership, with 60% of incumbent mayors seeking to retain their post
Rafael Caldera and the Unclaimed Paternity of Chavismo
Rafael Caldera is often blamed for releasing Hugo Chávez from prison after his failed coup. Here’s the context in which those events unfolded
Nicolás Maduro Performs a Televised Constitutional Coup
Maduro & Co. moved forward with a brief and esoteric inauguration after stealing the election. Only two heads of state were present: two dictators
More than 18 Political Detentions Two Days Prior to Venezuela's Presidential Inauguration
In the lead-up to a tense January 10th, activists, opposition leaders, and foreign nationals are being arrested or disappeared, fueling domestic and international condemnation
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