07.05.16: Masters and Overseers

Today marks the 205th anniversary of the signing of the Venezuelan declaration of Independence from Spanish rule. The day is Continue reading →

02.24.16: Let Them Eat Guns

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published a report today which found that Venezuela led all of Latin America in Continue reading →

09.27.15: Campaña Patriota 2015

Tarek William Saab, the People’s Defender, spoke to the media yesterday on a broad range of topics, including organized crime Continue reading →

09.23.15: War Games

Late last night, Maduro announced that he would extend the state of exception to Amazonas state. While he has not specified Continue reading →

09.22.15: All Smiles

After a marathon meeting yesterday afternoon in Quito, Ecuador, Maduro and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos agreed on seven principles Continue reading →

08.02.15: Fat Cows

El Universal reported today that while non-oil exports made up 29% of the country’s foreign currency income in 1998, that 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 →