The day hegemony was unleashed (Updated)
February 12th, 2014 will be remembered in our history for many reasons, but one that is passing under the radar is that it was the day when Venezuelans...
Life
In defense of Dudamel
(This post is going to get me in deeper doodoo than I already am with some friends, but here goes) Gustavo Dudamel, the brilliant Venezuelan conductor and current...
Collective violence
As I left yesterday’s march, having reached our announced endpoint in front of the Fiscalía (the Prosecutor General’s headquarters), I made a point to note the total absence of law enforcement...
Meanwhile, the clock keeps ticking for newspapers
As another local newspaper has stopped printing for the time being, and many others undergo severe changes to stretch out their reserves, the newsprint shortage continues unabated. On Tuesday,...
#LaSalida is not a strategy
A few people have been asking Caracas Chronicles to say what they think of the current wave of protests. CC does not have an “editorial” opinion, but for...
The oil market vs. Maduro
Oil production outside of Venezuela continues to rise, and this poses a threat to the Revolution. This interview with International Energy Agency chief Maria van der Hoeven (from...
La Terrorista
Oh “La venganza de la Obrera” How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love the faces of the men aghast with the piropos that...
Azul y no tan Rosa
Another piece of good news, Venezuela has recieved it’s first Goya award for the movie Azul y no tan Rosa. Written, directed and produced by Miguel Ferrari, the...
Cruz Diez in black and white
If you’re in New York and are looking for something new to see related to Venezuela, stop by the Americas Society. They have an exhibit of Carlos Cruz...
Would you be willing to play Batman?
Imagine yourself living in Gotham City. Crime rates keep going up. City Hall is unable to guarantee the minimum amount of security to its citizens. Cops are just...
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