Myths & Traps of Venezuela’s Voting System
Both persist, and today is a great day to be aware of them. Here’s your Election Day Explainer
Tag: chavismo
A Failed State’s Guide to Voter Suppression: How Chavismo Undermines the Presidential Contest
The government is manufacturing an “electoral chaos” to discredit the opposition, cracking down on dissidents and creating obstacles and counter-incentives for voters in remote areas
Chavismo Can’t Pick A Campaign Message
PSUV’s strangely troubled campaign reveals their readiness –or lack of– for Sunday's elections
Hi, World: Are You Watching Closely?
Dare I say: this is the most exciting electoral event of the year. And we’ve got you covered.
Chavismo’s Options For July 28th
After a quarter on a century of rule, the party that snatched the Venezuelan state faces an existential crossroads without the only man capable of imposing discipline over contrasting opinions and interests
The Battle for the Heart of the UCV
An alleged ban on an opposition event is the latest chapter in the long fight for control of the oldest university in Venezuela
Chavismo Is Testing Its Party Machine (Again and Again)
A communal consultation, as well as the Esequibo referendum, helps PSUV and its allies to be more precise on its very limited spending and identify the priorities towards July 28
One Month Until “El Final”? Caracas Chronicles’ Electoral Season Editor’s Picks
As we approach July 28th, here in Caracas Chronicles we selected ten of our articles to help you understand where Venezuela stands.
Can Nicolás Maduro Win The Venezuelan Presidential Elections?
The electoral playing field for July 28 remains full of obstacles that Maduro could use to his favor, even if PSUV’s grassroots structure is considerably weaker than during the Chávez era
The CNE Agreement: Who’s Afraid of the Guarimba?
The Maduro government is staging a new pact not to comply with it but to use the traumas from 2017 and the middle class' anxiety
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