#20J: The Nationwide Strike Recap
For 24 hours yesterday, Venezuela came to a standstill during the Paro Cívico Nacional, amid repression and mass detentions. Here's a recap of the day outside the capital.
16J Mid-Day Update: A shockingly trouble-free vote
Defying expectations of harassment and intimidation, huge crowds of Venezuelans lined up around the country and throughout the world amid virtually complete calm.
En Vivo — Voices from Venezuela: Understanding the Crisis — en Español
En conjunto con America's Society/Council of the Americas traemos este evento en vivo desde Miami hoy, a las 8:30 a.m.. Vea el video completo de la discusión de este panel sobre la situación de Venezuela.
What did Vladimir Padrino López Say and Why did He Say It?
As the GNB turns from repressing protesters to stealing from them, the Defense Minister says he “doesn’t want to see even one more National Guardsman committing an atrocity on the streets.” Coincidence?
VENZ36: Insult to Injury
We’ve run out of metaphors to describe the sickening vandalism of Venezuela’s public finances. The specifics of the VENZ36 deal admit just one word: obscene.
Venezuela's Humanitarian Crisis: Charting a Way Out
We team up with America's Society/Council of the America's to bring you this live event from Washington, D.C. Watch the full video of this great panel discussion.
Chaos Reaches Chávez’s Birthplace
A week of violent riots and wild rumors in Barinas makes one thing clear: there are no bastions left. No place is safe for the government right now.
#10A in Images
A photo essay of yesterday's protest, which was dispersed before it could even start.
The Caracas Protest in Pictures
Because pictures of resistance are worth thousands and thousands of words. See you tomorrow!
Hugo Chávez Frías Explains The Supreme Tribunal Ruling Shutting down the Legislative Branch
It's quite unfortunate that El Comandante's reaction to a dissolution of the AN is way more forceful than MUD's. #SalganDeSuBorrachera.
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