A Bill Could Criminalize NGOs and the Media in Venezuela
A lot has been said about how the International Cooperation Law could hinder the work of NGOs, but in reality, it affects all civil society and universities
Politics
Brace for Impact: Change Seems to Be Coming to Colombia
On May 29th, the country most deeply linked to Venezuela will have a truly historical election, where the Left could get to power for the first time. What to expect?
We Need to Talk About Sanctions
Driven by the weight of political reality in Venezuela and the geopolitical context, some non-chavista voices are starting to ask if the U.S. must lift sanctions on the Maduro regime
Elon Musk Buys Twitter: What Could This Mean for Twitterzuela?
Twitter will change now that Elon Musk is its new owner. Will it change the way Venezuelans, inside and outside of the country, shape the political conversation?
Open Letters as Political Marketing
The two open letters formally addressed to the White House, one asking for lifting the sanctions and the other demanding the opposite, are giving shape to a new rift in Venezuelan politics among non-Chavistas
Chavismo Goes After the Caracas Lion
The City Council of Libertador municipality in Caracas, with a PSUV majority, approved a resolution to change our capital’s anthem, its coat of arms and flag. But it’s not the same as other examples of revising history.
Ukraine and the Illusion of Post-History
Many people were surprised by a new war in Europe. But for my generation, the famous “end of history” never happened. Especially if you are from Venezuela
From Envy to Horror: Talking to My Ukrainian Friend
When Nika told me about the Maidan protests in 2014, I felt Ukraine and Venezuela were fighting parallel wars. Now I realized how our paths diverged
How Maduro Became Useless in the UN General Assembly
The chavista regime owes so much money to the UN that it lost its voting rights, just when Vladimir Putin needed them
How the Female Political Leadership Is Losing Ground in Venezuela
Both chavismo and opposition have reversed the progress made in electing women since 1989. The proof lies in the regional elections held in November 2021
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