12.03.16: Canoes and Bicycles

Maduro spoke today on Venezuela’s suspension from MERCOSUR, stating simply that the country would not be removed from the regional Continue reading →

12.02.16: Outage

Following a leak from inside the Brazilian government yesterday that Venezuela’s suspension from MERCOSUR was imminent, the regional trade bloc Continue reading →

12.01.16: Suspension

Reuters is reporting this evening that Venezuela has not complied with the ultimatum given to it by MERCOSUR on September 14 Continue reading →

11.30.16: Terrible Times

The Mesa de la Unidad Democratica (MUD) issued an ultimatum to the Maduro government and the PSUV over the perceived futility Continue reading →

11.29.16: Forced Talks

During a speech last night, Maduro doubled down on the ongoing dialogue with the official opposition bloc, the Mesa de la Continue reading →

11.28.16: The Barlovento Massacre

The Attorney General’s office confirmed today that eleven National Bolivarian Armed Forces (NBAF) soldiers will be charged with the murders of Continue reading →

11.27.16: The Legacy

The Maduro government has declared three days of mourning following Fidel Castro’s death on Friday night in order to “honour Continue reading →

11.26.16: Fidel

Venezuelans reacted to Fidel Castro’s death today along the political lines that have deeply divided the country, with PSUV officials Continue reading →