What the World Thinks About Maduro’s Inauguration
While some neighbors and longtime allies plan attendance or expressed support, several others have severed ties, questioned Maduro’s legitimacy, or recognized Edmundo González as president-elect
Trump's Venezuela Rhetoric Shifted From Liberation to Demonization
The way the magnate shifted from his stance in 2019 to poise our migrants as a threat illustrates this journey from mass politics to a more aggressive authoritarianism
Venezuelan Journalists Use AI to Report Quality News Without Getting Caught
In response to Maduro’s brutal crackdown, media initiatives Venezuela Vota and #LaHoraDeVenezuela are leveraging Artificial Intelligence technologies to spread stories while keeping journalists safe
How the World is Covering the Venezuelan Elections
International media is paying close attention to the historic elections in Venezuela. Here’s what some of the major outlets have said today
Noticias Sin Filtro Expects to Break Through Chavista Censorship
A new app allows Venezuelans to bypass digital blockades through VPN for seamless and uncensored media access
The Light That Margot Benacerraf Harnessed Shines Across Time
One of Venezuela’s most brilliant creators died this week at 97. Let’s pay homage to her brief but unforgettable films and her legacy as a cultural manager
A Brief History of How Chavismo Destroyed Trust in Elections
Chavismo promoted participation at the height of Hugo Chávez’s popularity, before turning into a massive barrier to electoral rights. The patterns they developed are still in place
Twitch Venezuela and the Rise of Local Streamers
The pandemic ignited a social relief that became a business and a sort of profession, as long as technology decides. We talked to the very famous stars of gaming-related Venezuelan scene on Twitch
The Fight Against Childhood Illiteracy in Venezuela
Around 65% of schoolchildren in the country fell behind in basic skills such as reading and writing and around 1.5 million are out of school. But several initiatives are working hard to revert this education catastrophe
Organizing the Venezuelan Opposition Primaries Abroad
NGOs and parties around the world came together to organize an election for hundreds of thousands of dispersed Venezuelan voters
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