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 1814’s Guerra a Muerte
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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
A Silent Emergency Is Unfolding on the Colombia-Venezuela Border
Two migratory flows converge around Cúcuta: one entering, one leaving. The lack of international humanitarian support could have devastating consequences
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
Why the Andes and Other Parts of Venezuela Suffer from Rain-Related Disasters
A combination of global disruptions and local factors makes unusual rainfall more devastating, especially if we fail to learn from our own mistakes
The Playbook and the Memoir of Venezuela’s Demise
A modern classic on the fall of democracies summarizes the Venezuelan case study. But an entirely different book serves as a complement with the granular tale of how our lives changed
A Newsroom for Venezuela
Venezuela's most important newsroom runs from kitchen tables and living rooms all over the globe, fighting state violence and underfunding
A Venezuelan Soccer Final Tainted by a Champion of State Violence
A ruthless colonel backs the winner of a domestic tournament, where his 16-year-old son is a first team player. Twenty-nine fans of the rival team were stopped on the road and arrested
When Caracas Was Camelot
I met Chávez up close as a U.S. Army Attaché in Caracas—he even asked me to set up a meeting with President Bush before the events of 2002. Here’s how I got to know a rising strongman and the web of conspirators that couldn’t oust him
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