A Flank Attack Upon the Press | Caracas Chronicles
On December 18th, during the closing ceremony of the National Constituent Assembly, Nicolás Maduro laid down the most critical objectives of his “revolution” for 2021…
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US sanctions Cuban ministry for alleged human rights abuses
During his presidency, Donald Trump took a tough stance on Cuba, tightening restrictions on US travel and remittances. Reversing a diplomatic opening with Havana under…
At Least 23 Dead During FAES Operation in La Vega | Caracas Chronicles
Briefing At Least 23 Dead During FAES Operation in La Vega More COVID-19 related deaths of health staff in Venezuela; human rights activist Vannessa Rosales…
Venezuela’s opposition needs a new strategy
Flanked by party members, Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido speaks during a press conference, a day after parliamentary elections, in Caracas, Venezuela pm December 7,…
The Growing Americanization of the Venezuelan National Identity | Caracas Chronicles
The last time I was in Caracas was during the 2017 protests. Between the tear gas, the violence, and the chaos that ruled the city…
Here’s all you need to know about Venezuela’s legislative polls
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro speaking during a campaign rally in Caracas [Jhonn Zerpa/AFP] Venezuela will hold parliamentary elections on Sunday to decide the makeup of…
U.S.-Latin America: Who Can Learn from Whom about Elections?
By Todd A. Eisenstadt* Polling station in the outskirts of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico, during the 2003 gubernatorial election in Chiapas./…
Slow progress on women’s rights condemned at UN summit
Women pose for a selfie during International Women’s Day earlier this year. Progress on women’s rights has not been as rapid as hoped following a…
UN: Maduro’s security forces committed ‘crimes against humanity’
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a news conference at Miraflores Palace in March 2020 [File: Manaure Quintero/Reuters] The government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro…
Making a Buck Off the Quarantine | Caracas Chronicles
As it is with most everyone still trying to make a living in Venezuela during these pandemic times, there’s a main trade and a secondary…
