05.18.16: Protests Shake Country

An opposition demonstration scheduled to reach the headquarters of the Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) in Caracas today ended in chaos as state security Continue reading →

05.17.16: A Matter of Time

In a televised speech broadcast earlier today, Maduro lashed out against the National Assembly, saying that it was no longer Continue reading →

05.16.16: Perverse Schemes

The mayor of the Libertador municipality, Jorge Rodriguez, warned opposition supporters today that their planned demonstration on Wednesday would not Continue reading →

05.15.16: Playing Pretend

Vice-President Aristobulo Isturiz gave a speech today in which he stated bluntly that there would be no recall referendum against Continue reading →

05.14.16: “Ticking Time Bomb”

Last night, Maduro declared a state of exception [estado de excepcion] throughout the country, citing unspecified threats from domestic and foreign Continue reading →

05.13.16: Clowns

PSUV and opposition supporters are scheduled to take to the streets of Caracas tomorrow in support of their respective sides Continue reading →

05.12.16: Shame or Pain

The largest private business organization in the country, FEDECAMARAS, reacted with disappointment today to news from Maduro yesterday that he would Continue reading →

05.11.16: Paramilitary Dictatorship

An opposition march to one of the offices of the Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) ended with heavy government repression as National Guard soldiers Continue reading →