03.21.15: Air Raids

The Bolivarian Shield drills entered their 7th day today. In Caracas, citizens of select areas of the city practiced air raid drills, Continue reading →

03.20.15: The Mall

A United States spokesperson rebuffed Maduro’s calls for dialogue between the two nations, saying that the dialogue “cannot resolve” the problems Continue reading →

03.19.15: The OAS

Foreign Affairs Minister Delcy Rodriguez spoke before a meeting of the Organization of American States today. She directly addressed the Continue reading →

03.18.15: Two Steps Back

The Programa Venezolano de Educacion – Accion en Derechos Humanos [Venezuelan Program for Education and Action on Human Rights] (PROVEA) is Continue reading →

03.17.15: The Last Drop

The Venezuelan government took out a full-page ad in today’s edition of the New York Times in response to sanctions placed by Continue reading →

03.16.15: Critical Thinking

Miranda state Governor Henrique Capriles spoke today on the government’s increasingly belligerent rhetoric, which culminated on Saturday with the start Continue reading →

03.15.15: Ley Habilitante Antiimperialista

The National Assembly approved a measure today granting Maduro the power to rule by decree until December 31 of this Continue reading →

03.14.15: Bolivarian Shield

A 10-day long military drill – called the “Ejercicio Nacional Escudo Bolivariano” [Bolvarian Shield National Exercise] – has kicked off today. Minister Continue reading →