She Survived Cancer in Venezuela— Now She Lives to Help Others
In a country undergoing one of the worst crises the region has seen in modern history, one woman proves that there’s value in helping those who have no one to turn to
Instagram: The Emerging Market of Venezuelan Entrepreneurs
With the brick and mortar stores out of reach and the disintegration of the commercial network, many people are launching small businesses and the picture-sharing network is their marketplace
Ignored by the State, Venezuelan Women Rely on NGOs
The quarantine caused an upsurge of the already alarming gender-based violence. And women’s organizations do whatever they can to protect them
Chavismo Barricades Venezuela
In 2014, Nicolás Maduro complained about civilians barricading the streets with debris. Six years later and that's what his government does, to block transit and lower the spread of COVID-19
Forced to Return… Only to Leave Again
Leaving isn’t easy, and neither is coming back to an old reality that you now have to endure indefinitely because of the pandemic
Venezuela: Where Scarcity Becomes Business
There’s a black market for everything. Venezuelans will always find ways to trade with anything scarce, from food to DirecTV kits
Venezuela’s Late Arrival to Delivery Services
While the world braces for the economic impact of COVID-19 and many are already feeling the strain, a particular type of business emerges in Venezuela, making everyone's lives a bit easier
Not Enough Guns for a Quarantined Country
When the first two cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the country, police and military forces started special deployment protocols to prevent the spread of the virus. Over time, this has relaxed, although it’s a whole different story at the border.
Criminals Will Adapt
The quarantine in Venezuela will diminish the occurrence of some crimes, such as murder and robbery, but will increase extorsion and contraband. More checkpoints will equal more bribes.
The Most Wanted Man Raps Against FAES
During rush hour on February 26th, the regime’s death squad killed four members of the gang led by El Coqui, on a highway full of commuters. Now the urban warlord declares war... with a song.
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