What’s Happening with the TPS for Venezuelans in the U.S.
An outlook of the reach of the measure so far, and of the options for those who are not applying to this immigration benefit
Tag: USA
Understanding the ‘Woke’ Movement Is Understanding Exclusion
There’s a perception among many Venezuelans that those of us living in the United States are facing a remake of the crisis that forced us out of the country. This adds to the conflicting views, at home and abroad, of a country that has become a key player in the Venezuelan crisis
Chávez Trauma and the MAGAzuelan Phenomenon
Two decades of polarization, misinformation, and conspiracy theories under chavista propaganda were critical in making Trump so popular among Venezuelans
Biden and Venezuela Sanctions: What to Expect
Negotiations about sanctions and measures to improve things in Venezuela are very likely this year. Here’s a take on how (and where) the sanctions could be modified
From Chavismo to Trumpism: the Felipe Pérez Martí Case
The way a former Chávez minister came to be a critic of Maduro and a Trump supporter shows how a certain way of thinking makes you prone to conspiracy theories and political cults
Trump’s Attack on Democracy—Through Venezuelan Eyes
I was at Capitol Hill when the attack started. What I heard and saw reminded me of the worst moments of losing my democracy
Chávez’s Favorite Hero Resurfaces to Rescue Trump
Leamsy Salazar came from glorified soldier in 2002 to famous defector in 2015. Now, he’s the star of a conspiracy theory to discredit the U.S. election where Trump’s legal team already suffered their first casualty
Understanding the Venezuelan Vote in Florida
What does this election say about the politics of our Florida diaspora in Trump’s favorite state?
As Trump Cries Fraud with No Evidence, Venezuelans Remember and Shudder
The incumbent president lays the groundwork for the MAGAroots to give up on elections altogether. The consequences for U.S. democratic stability could be long-lasting. We saw it in Venezuela
Heading to Another Historic Election
Venezuelan-Americans share how they are experiencing the media storms, the polarization, and their own memories of political unrest in the wake of the U.S. elections
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