Ukraine and the Illusion of Post-History
Many people were surprised by a new war in Europe. But for my generation, the famous “end of history” never happened. Especially if you are from Venezuela
The Sloppy History of the Recall Referendum in Venezuela
Now that a part of the opposition is attempting a doomed to fail recall referendum to remove Maduro from the presidency, we look at the history of how chavismo weaponized a tool they included in the Constitution that was supposed to expand democratic rights
Into the Universe of Choro 2021
Venezuelan writer and filmmaker Carl Zitelmann launched a video game, about a criollo post apocalyptic landscape. We played it and this is how it went
This Is How Democracies Die in the 21st Century
The death of Venezuelan democracy seems to be replicating in many other countries. How are democracies dying today? A new book by María Puerta Riera explains the diverse and incremental ways this is happening
Rewatching Radio Rochela with Cringe
Exploring the legacy of this classic Venezuelan TV comedy show in the 21st century can be a complicated endeavor
Time After Time: 20 Years of Negotiations in Venezuela
On August 13th, 2021, chavismo and the opposition begin a new attempt at political dialogue. The regime wants sanctions relief; the opposition, elections. Let’s remember the milestones of a frustrating history of talks
How to Navigate Twitterzuela
Following Venezuelan accounts on Twitter is a good way to understand or get a glimpse of what’s happening in our country of origin, but some advice can be useful when entering those troubled waters
How to Briefly Explain Venezuela to an American Audience
After going through several stages of migratory grief, I’ve learned some useful things during my experiences talking about my country
The One Venezuelan Student in Linfield University
Studying Political Science in the U.S. was my way of coping with the pain of being a hapless spectator to my country’s tragedy. It was an intense ride
Seeing Venezuela All Over WandaVision
Just like Wanda in the hit Marvel Studios series, we tend to develop alternate realities in order to cope with the grief of the lost paradise
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