2017: Final Thoughts

As I sat down to type this, I read over my “Final Thoughts” post for 2016. I want to take Continue reading →

12.31.17: A Tragic End

Maduro attempted to end 2017 on a high note by announcing a 40% increase to the minimum monthly salary effective Continue reading →

12.30.17: Sad Distinction

60 trucks carrying 22 tonnes of pork meat crossed into Venezuela from Colombia today in the newest chapter of the Continue reading →

12.29.17: The Most Difficult Year

The Mesa de la Unidad Democratica (MUD) opposition bloc issued a press release this afternoon in which it recognized its failure to Continue reading →

12.28.17: Past Due

The Observatorio Venezolano de Violencia [Venezuela Violence Watch] (OVV) released its yearly homicide figures today. According to the NGO, there were 26,616 Continue reading →

12.27.17: Christmas Hams

Scattered protests broke out throughout the country today, as the year that 60% of Venezuelans consider to be the worst Continue reading →

12.26.17: The Middle of the Storm

At least 22 people were arrested in Ciudad Bolivar overnight as distraught residents poured onto the streets of the city Continue reading →

12.25.17: Hitting Back

The Maduro regime has continued to release political prisoners over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number since Saturday Continue reading →