Lockdown With the Enemy
The domestic violence increase perceived in the developed world is also taking place in Venezuela, but without a state—or society—capable of responding
Life
Why Is There a Cooking Gas Shortage in Venezuela?
89% of Venezuelan homes use propane gas to turn on their stoves, but finding canisters gets harder every day. Why does this happen and how do we solve it?
Tales of a Displaced Youth: Malú
When Malú Vera left Venezuela for Argentina, she never imagined she’d have to struggle not just with being an immigrant; she’d have to face—and defeat—sexism
The Plight of the Venezuelan Working Woman
There’s a wide gap between legislation and reality in terms of female participation in the workforce. Solving it starts with knowing exactly what’s happening
The Battle of the Flea Market
The Maduro regime found a COVID-19 hotspot at Las Pulgas market in Maracaibo and took extreme measures. This is how they plan to handle the pandemic
Maduro Pandemic Response Gets International Criticism
Human Rights Watch and Johns Hopkins University flag the attempt by the regime to hide its responsibility behind the US sanctions
Shutting Down DirecTV: Who’s Really to Blame?
Did U.S. sanctions cause the closing of Venezuela’s biggest pay-TV service? Or was it the hegemony’s fault? Perhaps it wasn’t a political decision, but a business one...
93 Stories to Understand Our Country’s Gastronomy
Geografía Gastronómica Venezolana, by Ramón David León, was published for the first time 66 years ago. It’s now available in English and in different reading formats
Why Is DirecTV Leaving Venezuela?
Entertainment options are narrowing as the feeling of isolation increases. But why is this happening and what can we expect to happen next?
To Lift or Not to Lift the Lockdown
Most Venezuelans want the lockdown to be lifted, but many are ignoring the most important question: how to do it
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