Art is all about freedom. Culture and the pursuit of knowledge are dangerous for chavismo. That’s why tyrants try so hard to subdue, suppress and annihilate both. How do artists and scholars manage in Venezuela nowadays?
Gifted children in our country struggle under a system that wants everyone to fail, dislikes anyone who’s above average, encourages mediocrity and actively prevents citizens from reaching their full potential.
Every four years the world seems to stop to focus on the 32 teams trying to win the FIFA World Cup. This year, Mérida tries to do so in the middle of the worst social and economic crisis in the last two centuries and it’s not that easy. #AutogolChron
A Lara State journalist got a subpoena from the Legislative Council for trying to look into an alleged government plan. Freedom of speech? You tell us.
On Journalists’ Day, we celebrate Arepita, a crew that works really hard to curate and deliver the news everyday, straight to your inbox, fresh out of the budare.
Evidence of human rights violations in Venezuela keeps piling up. A 71-page report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights was released and its message is clear: The Venezuelan regime does nothing to protect human rights.
We’ve been able to hang on for 22 years in one of the craziest media landscapes in the world. We’ve seen different media outlets in Venezuela (and abroad) closing shop, something we’re looking to avoid at all costs. Your collaboration goes a long way in helping us weather the storm.