A Dangerous Step Towards More Internet Censorship
Conatel's proposal for an internet exchange point (IXP) could be helpful in principle, but given the hegemony's nefarious history of online practices, it can also be a double-edged sword.
Intimidating the Venezuelan Press
The violent attack against several press workers at the Simón Bolívar International Airport last week is the clearest example of the overwhelming official pressure to force out any unflattering media coverage
A Report on CANTV's Conditions Is Followed by a Harsh Reprisal
A new undercover report on the state telecom company confirmed it's in dire conditions. Sadly, the fallout was censorship, repression and maybe a curious accident.
Guaidó & Trump's Gamble for Telesur
Telesur is a major piece of Nicolás Maduro's media machinery, but Juan Guaidó has a new daring plan to take it away from him, with the support of the Trump administration.
Best of GEHA 2019
2019 felt more like an endurance test: we went through a lot during these 12 months. This time around, the compilation will be more focused on the events and larger themes that shaped the country this year instead of a larger chronological review.
A New NGO Wants to Challenge Our Crisis
RedRETO wants to tackle some of Venezuelans’ most urgent problems, by joining forces with other entities on the ground and abroad. You can help them—and 254 other people—on their first project.
Watching Out for Disinformation
As disinformation has become a global problem, a couple of new initiatives want to help Venezuelans to better recognize and dismiss what some still call “fake news.”
UN Approves Independent Fact-Finding Mission for Venezuela
After Bachelet’s report, many wondered what the UN would do about human rights abuses in Venezuela. The Human Rights Council has just given us a straight answer.
Gold Medals for the Economic Crisis
Venezuela's controverted performance at the 2019 Pan American Games reignites the debate about the state of sports in our country.
The Unaffordable TV Habits of Nicolás Maduro
The man sitting at Miraflores Palace is so distant from ordinary Venezuelans that he recommends a series on Netflix, a service most Venezuelans can’t enjoy, because they can’t afford it.
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