Capriles and the Death of the Old Guard
The man who almost defeated Chavismo ten years ago checked out of the opposition primary election race with dwindling numbers and a weak excuse
Tag: political parties
Primero Justicia Has a Brand New Boss
Primero Justicia chose a new president and, for the first time in its history, it’s a woman, María Beatriz Martínez. Whether this is just a gesture or a real sign of renovation is one of the subjects of this conversation
There Once Was a Party: Voluntad Popular
Up until not long ago, Voluntad Popular was considered by chavismo and the Venezuelan opposition to be the “radical party”; but after an insane political cycle and fierce persecution we take a look at where the party stands right now
Fighting for Political Control in Venezuela’s Main Campus
Anchored in the nostalgia of power, the opposition has fought fiercely to gain control of the UCV student movement. Although it’s a legitimate struggle to capture new leaders, the strategy pushes university students further away
How to Level the Playing Field for Women in Venezuelan Politics
Despite some small advances and changes in legislation, both chavismo and the opposition make things more difficult for female politicians. But Venezuela could take some steps towards equality
How the Female Political Leadership Is Losing Ground in Venezuela
Both chavismo and opposition have reversed the progress made in electing women since 1989. The proof lies in the regional elections held in November 2021
There Once Was a Party: Un Nuevo Tiempo
It started with a split from AD and a regional party that built a national presence. Now, the return of Manuel Rosales is a symbol of Zulianos’ resilience and big hopes
There Once Was a Party: Acción Democrática
During its long and meandering history, AD helped create the Venezuelan democracy, contributed to its demise and now seeks survival at any cost. What’s left of the old white party?
There Once Was a Party: Primero Justicia
We're dropping a new series about the most relevant Venezuelan political parties in 2022. In 2002, Primero Justicia symbolized the renovation of Venezuelan politics. Two decades later, and under the harassment of chavismo, it looks more like the political parties of old. What happened?
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