Chavismo Punishes Photojournalists for Telling the Truth
Photojournalists are jailed, injured or robbed for committing what the government perceives to be the worst of crimes: truthfully reporting this country’s reality.
Die Abroad from Yellow Fever, Ask Me How
For fifty cents, you too can cause a yellow fever epidemic and an international health crisis out of sheer desperation or plain journalistic curiosity.
A Pimp Talks about the Venezuelan Prostitution Business in Peru
Venezuelan prostitutes are in high demand in Lima. Their pimp speaks candidly about the business.
Elderly Venezuelans struggle to survive on $1.50 a month
After decades of hard work, senior citizens have to stand in lines for hours to collect their pension and perform miracles to buy food and medicine. Most of the time, it’s not enough and some admit they’ve even begged on the street.
Workplace Absenteeism Takes Over PDVSA Gas Anaco
Oil industry workers in Anaco don’t show up to work anymore. Why risk life and limb for salaries that just won’t put food on the table anymore?
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