Venezuela’s New Saints Highlight the Collapse of Its Welfare State
Elation over the nation’s first two saints is widespread, but testimonies about their legacy underscore the domestic struggle with healthcare, education, and human rights
Attack in Bogotá Hits Two Venezuelan Activists Fleeing Maduro Persecution
Luis Peche and Yendri Velasquez survived after being shot by hitmen. But the message is clear: Colombia is not safe for Venezuelan dissidents
María Corina’s Nobel Prize Honors the Civilian Coalition That Defeated Maduro
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize acknowledges the historic achievement of comanditos—60,000 grassroots teams that safeguarded electoral records across Venezuela to expose Maduro’s fraud in 2024
María Corina’s Nobel Prize May Boost Venezuela’s Democratic Aspirations. Here’s Why
It’s not every day your country earns a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, much less one currently forced to hide in a safe house
What You Should Understand About the Cartel de los Soles
The drug trafficking mafia led by Venezuelan military officers is real, and it wouldn’t exist without Maduro’s support. But it’s not exactly what Trump says it is
Anti-Narcotics Mission So Far: 14 Venezuelans Killed, Zero Damage to Maduro
Maduro seeks negotiations while playing the victim. Cabello portrays himself as a stubborn anti-Yankee bent on sowing fear. And for now, Trump only offers a serialized show for the criollo hawks and the MAGA crowd
Are Venezuelans Preparing for War Against the U.S.? Not In The Least
Beyond the groups of milicianos and party members shown by the Maduro propaganda, the population is focused on surviving and rather skeptical about an American attack
The Drone Is the Message
The “lethal” strike on the boat that, according to Donald Trump, belonged to Tren de Aragua and carried 11 alleged terrorists from Venezuela, is actually relevant. Let’s see why
In Venezuela, Pride Meets Persecution in a Year of Unprecedented Repression
The celebration carried a different weight in a year shaped by relentless hostility against activists and political leaders. Despite the lack of anti-Maduro slogans, it still stood tall as a symbol of resilience and resistance
A Venezuelan Soccer Final Tainted by a Champion of State Violence
A ruthless colonel backs the winner of a domestic tournament, where his 16-year-old son is a first team player. Twenty-nine fans of the rival team were stopped on the road and arrested
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