Who Pays for Venezuelan Journalism?
We usually talk about harassment and censorship, but there’s another threat we don’t mention often: the problems the media has to face to support itself, in Venezuela and the rest of the world
When Did Venezuelan Democracy Die?
In December 2015 Venezuelan democracy took one big gasp for air, and chavismo decided that it would be its last. The murder weapons? CNE and TSJ
Formalizing a Rogue Economy in a Rogue State
The ANC is looking to modify the VAT law to tax transactions in dollars. What does this mean?
What Is Happening in Venezuela’s Protected Capital?
Are things better in Caracas? New business has sprouted, traffic jams are back, people are getting ready for Christmas, and no one talks about politics. Here’s a stab at understanding what’s going on.
Jail and Comedy In El Paso, Texas
We already know that the Venezuelan comedian just spent two months in jail. What we don’t know is the story of what happened in there. Here it is.
Venezuela is in the Dark. Literally.
Venezuela has been under a nationwide power outage for over 15 hours. There's little information coming out of the country right now.
Maduro Tries to Sanction Guaidó, Fails Hilariously
Stung by fresh U.S. sanctions, Maduro decided to strike back against Guaidó. But how? The best he could come up with is making it hard for Guaidó to use money he’s rendered worthless, and property he’s rendered meaningless.
It’s the Authors!
We’re celebrating Caracas Chronicles’ 16th anniversary today. Thanks for sticking around for this long. Here’s to many more!
Juan Requesens: "Politicians must assume risks others won't take"
We interviewed Juan Requesens a few days before he was snatched from home by the government's intelligence police. There's still no information of the young legislator's whereabouts.
Christmas Archives: "I'm Dreaming of a Shit Christmas"
You know that if-I-had-only-just-shut-up feeling you get when you’ve been complaining about something that gets just unbelievably worse? Well, just enjoy this December 10, 2016 Christmas post by Raúl Stolk.
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