06.23.17: The Old Boss

Venezuelans locked down the streets of their cities today in what the opposition called the “Trancon de la Indignación” [roughly Continue reading →

06.22.17: David Vallenilla

National Guard soldier shot and killed a 22-year-old protester named David Vallenilla during unrest in Caracas today, bringing the official Continue reading →

06.21.17: Rodriguez Out

The Bolivar, Venezuela’s official currency, took a beating this week after losing 16.6% of its value against the U.S. dollar. Continue reading →

06.20.17: State of Terror

The Mesa de la Unidad Democratica (MUD), Venezuela’s official opposition bloc, officially declared itself in a state of open rebellion against Continue reading →

06.19.17: Disproportionate Force

One protester was killed and at least 117 others were injured as violence shook Caracas today in the 80th consecutive day Continue reading →

06.18.17: Rush to the Polls

The Observatorio Electoral Venezolano (OEV), an NGO that tracks electoral processes in the country, announced yesterday that the Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) skipped anywhere Continue reading →

06.17.17: Lost Dignity

A meeting of attorney generals of five Mercosur countries–Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay–resulted in a statement of support for Continue reading →

06.16.17: Nelson Arévalo

A 22 year old law student named Nelson Daniel Arévalo Avendaño was killed this afternoon while protesting in Barquisimeto, Lara state. Continue reading →