Returning to Las Lanzas Coloradas
Arturo Uslar Pietri was the epitome of rigor and serenity, a wise man with a cool head. But this novel from 1931 is a glimpse into the cruelty of the 1814 Guerra a Muerte
Returning to País Portátil in 2025
The novel by Adriano González León that won the Biblioteca Breve Prize in 1968 gathered the political subjects and the experimental tools of its era, and yet continues to be a very powerful literary experience
Returning to Doña Bárbara in 2025
Published by Rómulo Gallegos in 1929, the “greatest Venezuelan novel of all time” is steeped in prejudice that may offend modern readers, but also poses enduring questions and retains a powerful narrative force
Eduardo Sánchez Rugeles’ Quest for an Alternative National Epic
One of the most celebrated writers of contemporary Venezuela just published the first of four novels around a fictional music band. Its goal: To use that story as an indirect mirror of our country’s mutation
Nicolás Maduro and The Ghosts of Christmas Past
Venezuelans have a special relationship with Christmas and Maduro is not the first politician to try to use this trait to manipulate the masses
We Are Not Stupid
The democratic leadership can’t make the mistake of dismissing the common sense of the millions of Venezuelans who voted for the man that left the country. What’s happening is troubling and the people deserve answers
A Chavez Head Dragged Through the Dirt
Yesterday, at least six statues of the Comandante Eterno were toppled by demonstrators in former chavista strongholds. This has a lot of meaning
Most of the World is Challenging Maduro to Prove He Won
Only very close allies of Chavismo have recognized the results announced by CNE. The rest are demanding detailed proof or calling out a fraud
Ten Years Abroad, Ten Lessons
Every migratory experience is unique. Here’s what I’ve learned through mine. Maybe it resembles yours
The Film on Alex Saab that Maduro Really, Really Doesn’t Want You to Watch
The multi-awarded documentary series Frontline joined forces with the Venezuelan investigative team Armando.Info and director Juan Andres Ravell to tell a story that condenses the scale of corruption in modern Venezuela. On PBS since May 14th
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