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 →

11.22.16: Ruffles

Yesterday, Reuters reported that PDVSA had missed making a full bond payment worth $539 million to investors, triggering fears that that state-owned oil Continue reading →

11.18.16: GUILTY!

A New York City district court jury has just found Efrain and Francisco Flores each guilty of conspiracy to import Continue reading →

11.16.16: Runway #4

The Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ) issued a ruling yesterday prohibiting the organization and holding of protests in the country. The ruling Continue reading →

11.07.16: Too Stupid

The trial of Efrain and Francisco Flores began in a New York City courtroom today, squaring off Cilia Flores’ nephews Continue reading →

10.14.16: Budget Approved by Decree

Following Tuesday’s stunning Tribunal Supremo de Justicia [TSJ] decision on the national budget-approval process, Maduro approved Venezuela’s 2017 budget today by decree without Continue reading →

10.13.16: All Smiles

Yesterday, a federal judge rejected a request by the defense team of Efrain and Francisco Flores to dismiss evidence against the Continue reading →

10.11.16: Immediate Relatives

The ongoing trial against Efrain and Francisco Flores – Maduro’s nephews through his marriage with Cilia Flores – saw another Continue reading →