The 2021 regional elections in Venezuela confirmed disaffection and the weakening of political identities. But the elections also revealed a new landscape, still dominated by chavismo but especially by the need of a normal life
This week, Probox Politwitter highlighted how the government used El Sistema’s Guinness World Record as one of the year’s most important pieces of propaganda
The city that saw hundreds of thousands of people protest over and over again, and saw hundreds of them die under repression, doesn’t know whether or not to vote in the elections on November 21st
What had been an opposition state for many years, is changing. A divided opposition complicated the scenario enough to bring the protector closer to victory
Boycotted primaries, an old AD leader playing for chavismo, a protector hiding his red identity... Margarita has a new political landscape with old faces
With the division in the race for Maracaibo and the Chavista ability to cover the discontent with food, the return of the opposition is not assured
Rafael Lacava is not only an eccentric with a big social media following, but a chavista getting antichavista votes. In a land politically and economically devastated, he just needs to do “at least something”
This week, Probox Politwitter highlighted the elections and the misinformation regarding Alex Saab. But the most relevant topic was the ICC Chief Prosecutor’s visit
While the Ministry of Communications and Information breaks electoral regulations it also promotes content surveillance. This is how the campaign kick off looked on social media
Since the 19th century, the Expos have been selling a specific view of technical progress. Now they sell autocracies such as chavismo and its allies, too
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