New School, Old School
For today's sobremesa, Juan tells us why Tibisay inspires more pity than anger. Imagining her as a graduate student in New York city and comparing that to her current self, he sees somebody who refused to let opportunities change her into a better person.
That time I marched to the CNE and made it
A story about Julio Borges and the CNE, back before protests, the student movement or guarimbas were even a thing.
Much more than a matter of life and death
A breath of fresh air at the end of an asphyxiating day. ¡Vamos Vinotinto!
A Caracazo, bit by bit
Your daily briefing for Friday, June 10th, 2016. Translated by Javier Liendo.
Juicy Webcast: F. Rod, H. Falcón & O. Ochoa on Venezuela
Tune into our live stream of Americas Society/Council of the Americas panel, right now. Quico is moderating, so it should be a lively debate...
The Crisis Through Diabetic Eyes
Pedro is 47 years old. He manages a butchery in Caracas, and struggles with the day-to-day of living in Venezuela like anyone else. Oh, and he has type 1 diabetes.
Between Looters and Prayers
A woman carrying a child runs wildly to reach the food line. A Metro passenger reads the gospels and quotes Chávez. Senseless, bizarre, but real.
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