María Corina and the Sentimental Counterrevolution
The Machado phenomenon points to a possible shift in Venezuela’s political culture and the collective trauma of family separation due to forced migration
Tag: Venezuelan Opposition
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
The Ballot Is Men Only. But Venezuelan Politics Are Now Led by Women
Maria Corina Machado is not the only woman calling the shots in a political culture still tainted by misogyny
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.
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
From West to East, Machado and González Re-politicized Caracas
The first opposition rally of the formal presidential campaign, on July 4th, broke the patina of disenchantment that fell on the capital since 2019
Delsa Solórzano: “No One Wants CLAP Anymore”
The former primary candidate shares her experience touring the country with María Corina Machado, where she witnessed the collapse of Chavista structures and faced repression up close and personal.
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
Despite Gangs, María Corina Visited Venezuela’s Gold Country
María Corina Machado visited Venezuela's remote gold territory, despite the mining mafias and the Chavista grip on it. Here's how the visit went, explained by interactive geodata maps, videos and photos.
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