Binge-Watching the World Burn
From Afghanistan to Venezuela, countries in crisis have to compete for the world’s short attention span. But to what end?
Tag: International
Bukele and Venezuela’s Obsession With Strongmen
As the Salvadoran leader raised concern amid the international community and part of the Venezuelan opposition because of his move to control the Supreme Court, many Venezuelans in social media see him as a champion
How Spain Turned Venezuela into a Political Throwing Knife
If you think Venezuela became a frequent subject in American politics, see how populism and corruption has made us a staple in the polarized Spanish scene since 2014, with some effects in our country
What Can We Learn From Belarus?
Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Chávez and Maduro and “Europe’s last dictator”, is facing an unprecedented challenge to his power after rigging an election. What if Putin’s protégé falls under civilian pressure?
How Would a Biden Presidency Look for Venezuela?
With Joe Biden leading in the polls and a black woman as his candidate for vice president, what could Venezuelans in and out of the country expect if he defeats Trump in November?
China Turns the Pandemic into an Influence Tool
The Asian superpower has been building a tight relationship with Venezuela and all of Latin America for years. In 2020, it relaunched the soft power strategy, in the context of the crisis ironically originated in China
The Real Weight of Trump’s Words on Venezuela
Behind the public stance of the American president regarding our country, there are political traditions and demographics that go beyond Venezuelans
19 Member States Pass OAS Resolution on the May 20 Election
The OAS passed a major resolution on Venezuela this Tuesday with 19 votes in favor, including one from the Dominican Republic that took us all by surprise. Is it possible they finally know what we’re dealing with?
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