October 23: The Ration List

Following a report by Reuters claiming that Venezuela was importing light crude oil for the first time in its history, PDVSA announced Continue reading →

October 22: Reuters the Destroyer

The Venezuelan government finally addressed statements from the United Nations calling for the immediate release of Leopoldo Lopez and other Continue reading →

October 21: 2015 Budget Announced

The national government unveiled its 2015 budget today at the National Assembly, estimating the costs to run the country through Continue reading →

October 20: Importing Oil

Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed “serious concern” at the continued detention of opposition Continue reading →

October 19: Words

El Universal published an interview today it conducted with Diosdado Cabello, the vice-president of the PSUV and president of the National Continue reading →

October 18: The Peace March(es)

Opposition and PSUV supporters held separate but simultaneous events today – both generally called “The Peace March” – with major Continue reading →

October 17: The Prince

The price of Venezuelan oil continues to fall, ending the week at $77.65 per barrel. Today’s price equals a decrease Continue reading →

Translation: The Serra Videos

Two days ago, Maduro presented video evidence regarding the murder of Robert Serra and his partner, Maria Herrera. Maduro showed two Continue reading →