Maduro & Co. Push Their Agenda on the Mega-Fraud’s Anniversary
Maduro struck quite a deal with Donald Trump: he released a few political prisoners, left key dissidents behind bars, and got Chevron back on Venezuelan soil #NowWhatVenezuela
Who Will Reinvent Democratic Struggle in Venezuela?
Building true bottom-up power in this new era requires discarding misleading notions of democracy and returning to fundamental practices
How Chavismo Built Venezuela’s New Abnormal
The focus to understand today’s Venezuela shouldn’t be on Maduro’s (lack of) legitimacy, but on the pact between ruling and business elites that sustains order and makes misery livable
Opposition Bastions in Eastern Caracas and Beyond May Now Turn Red
Non-chavistas and the faux opposition failed to “unify” ahead of the vote on July 27. With fatigued voters and chavismo pursuing dominance, some blue strongholds may finally give way
Jesús Armas and the Heavy Price of Defying Maduro
Armas remains an emblematic case of systemic persecution against opposition organizers from the 2024 campaign. Allies of Machado and her party still bear the brunt
Returning to Doña Bárbara in 2025
Published by Rómulo Gallegos in 1929, the “greatest Venezuelan novel of all time” is steeped in prejudice that may offend modern readers, but also poses enduring questions and retains a powerful narrative force
Political Paralysis and Re-Election Syndrome are Two Signs from the Municipal Vote
The upcoming vote on July 27 reflects both Machado’s call for abstention and the broader paralysis of local leadership, with 60% of incumbent mayors seeking to retain their post
Conversations with a Regime Insider
Two decades after leaving Venezuela, I’ve maintained a bond with an active chavista official who insists that the ruling elite remains unchallenged, and unwilling to concede power
A Silent Emergency Is Unfolding on the Colombia-Venezuela Border
Two migratory flows converge around Cúcuta: one entering, one leaving. The lack of international humanitarian support could have devastating consequences
Can Héctor Rodríguez and Ricardo Sánchez Destroy What's Left of Education in Venezuela?
Venezuelan universities face yet another critical moment with the removal of internal admissions exams, while research reveals plummeting school performance. Two old chavista “prospects” lead the charge #NowWhatVenezuela
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