The Independence of Maracaibo
Zulianos celebrate a regional holiday that’s a complicated milestone: the region’s separation from Spain and union to the Republic of Colombia. The history of what happened explains why this is so tricky
Gaita: the Ultimate Venezuelan Holiday Music
Every December, a musical genre specific to Zulia state spreads to the rest of the country and its diaspora. But for Zulianos, it’s way more than Christmas songs
Did the EU Give the Venezuelan Regional Elections a Passing Grade?
The first Electoral Observation Mission in 15 years released a preliminary report on the November 21st election. It describes how unfair voting is in Venezuela, but Maduro had assumed this risk
Lía Bermúdez, Timeless Sculptress and Champion of the Arts
Venezuela just lost one of its most important artists, who left us both an important body of art and a legacy of management and promotion of culture
A Realistic Approach to Immediate Institutional Reform in Venezuela
During all these years of political decline, many experts have been working on how to rebuild our democracy. Here’s one take based on a feasible scenario: the negotiations producing a cohabitation government
The Electoral Guarantees Venezuela Needs
Candidates and parties are gearing up for the regional elections announced for November, but we are still waiting for proper audits, global observation, and full participation
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