What 2020 Did to Venezuela
This year, like 2019, leaves a different country behind, with a more solid dictatorship, the expanding impact of sanctions and the pandemic. A different reality demands a different conversation
Tag: Opposition
How Helpful Have the AN's Subsidies Been for Venezuelan Physicians?
In the middle of a global pandemic, the caretaker government of Juan Guaidó has transferred subsidies to workers in the health sector. One of them assesses the reach of the gesture
A Non-exhaustive List of Winners and Losers From the Legislative Election
On December 6th, Venezuela held an obscure parliamentary election where the government party ran virtually uncontested. Here’s our initial take of its outcome
The End of the Gray Zone
The charade of December 6th, 2020, is no one’s idea of a fair election. It will be remembered for burying the last duly elected institution left in Venezuela, and clarifying our present predicament
Two Bizarre Political Events for a Country with No Politics
The Maduro regime called for a fake legislative election on December 6th, and the opposition for a demonstration in the form of a referendum. Most Venezuelans will probably pass
The Next Political ‘Battle’ in Venezuela
What’s left of the opposition is trying to reignite protests and recover international attention, while the regime goes forward with the legislative elections. This is a snapshot of Venezuelan current politics
Uncomfortable Lessons from the Belarusian Political Crisis
The former Soviet police state and the Caribbean nation are as different as the citizen alliances challenging their autocracies. Here’s an informed comparison from the ground
The Capriles Way Is Just a Detour
The former presidential candidate stepped in, attempting to displace Guaidó as the leader of the opposition and reignite the electoral agenda. But he can’t escape the only road we have left to fight chavismo
The Dangerous Illusion of Another Venezuela
Out of desperation for recovering democracy and dignity in our country, some suggest invasions and secession that aren’t actual solutions, but fantasies that deny the reality we’re going through, just like any other chavista myth
“May 1st Began Today”
Guaidó announced "the beginning of the end of usurpation" accompanied by Leopoldo López from La Carlota airbase, after National Guard officers rose against the regime. Protests erupt in several cities. Earlier, regime spokespeople attempted to minimize the incident but are now silent. The international community congratulates soldiers for supporting the Constitution and democracy.
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