The Burro Mockery Could Spark A Rebellion
Two firemen were imprisoned for comparing Nicolás Maduro to a donkey. Laughter is a traditional way to criticize power, but can it start a political movement? Yes, it can, if we build a discourse around it.
Tag: Dictatorship
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