07.10.17: Trancazo

Venezuela’s cities and towns were paralyzed today as citizens took to the streets in yet another trancazo, a relatively popular type Continue reading →

07.09.17: One Hundred Days

Venezuelans marked the 100th day of anti-regime protests today by flooding the streets of their towns and cities to participate Continue reading →

07.08.17: Lopez Transferred to House Arrest

The head of the Voluntad Popular opposition party, Leopoldo Lopez, was granted house arrest this morning in a surprise move that is Continue reading →

07.07.17: Trunk Trick

Protesters clashed with National Guard soldiers throughout the day in the city of Lecheria, Anzoategui state, as the widespread discontent Continue reading →

07.06.17: Grim Familiarity

Venezuelans took to the streets of the country today in the 97th consecutive day of anti-regime protests. The day unfolded Continue reading →

07.05.17: National Assembly Attacked

Pro-regime militias known in Venezuela as colectivos armados [literally “armed groups] launched an assault on the National Assembly building in Caracas today, Continue reading →

07.04.17: Torn Asunder

This morning, the Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ), Venezuela’s top court, swore-in Katherine Harrington as deputy attorney general in an unconstitutional move Continue reading →

07.03.17: This Beautiful Land

National Assembly president Julio Borges announced today that Venezuelans will vote on a national referendum on July 16 to “determine Continue reading →