Thesis on The Insane Hoops We'll Have to Jump Through to Recall Maduro
The recall referendum process begins today, and man, the extremes CNE is going to in order to block it are almost comically unfair.
At least we'll always have... shadow puppets.
If a Venezuelan makes a film, but theres no electricity to power the cinemas that show it, did it really happen?
Dollarization without the rose tinted glasses
Some see "dollarization" as a magic wand: a one stop solution to all our economic stability problems. If you dive into the nitty-gritty, it's not so simple.
Containers of Debt
Venezuela's cash-strapped government just loooooves to service its debt. Returning empty shipping containers to avoid a $1 billion late-fee? Not so much.
AS/COA Webcast: Venezuela's Faltering Economy
If you missed the live stream, we've got you covered, watch the entire event here.
My Kingdom for a Passport!
Nothing binds the Venezuelan diaspora together as closely as the Kafkian ordeal that is getting a passport abroad. Here's my family's tale of SAIME woe.
Panem Chronicles
Picture it: a dystopian society where impoverished districts suffer so that (portions of) the Capital can enjoy a lavish lifestyle. Welcome to Venezuela.
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