01.22.15: Pedagogical Exaggeration

Following Maduro’s speech before the National Assembly yesterday in which he announced a handful of changes to the country’s economy, Continue reading →

01.21.15: “God Will Provide”

Maduro finally spoke before the National Assembly today. Despite the massive amount of anticipation that the speech would contain plans for desperately needed Continue reading →

01.20.15: “There Are No Laws Here”

Luis Miquilena, former Minister of Justice and mentor to Hugo Chavez, said today in an interview with  El Nacional that Venezuela Continue reading →

01.17.15: Ultimatum

Maduro arrived back in Venezuela today after his two week trip abroad, in which he visited a number of OPEC Continue reading →

01.07.15: The Global Conspiracy

Still in China, Maduro made several announcements today regarding the fruits of his trip to the country. He began by Continue reading →

01.04.15: Renaissance

Maduro held a meeting today with state governors and cabinet ministers to discuss the issue of insecurity. However, only PSUV Continue reading →

01.02.15: 22%

A new poll by the Datanalisis firm found Maduro’s popularity at 22% among those questioned. Datanalisis director Jose Antonio Gil spoke to the media Continue reading →

01.01.15: Year of Hope

The Banco Central de Venezuela announced on Tuesday that the country’s economy was officially in recession. According to the bank, the Continue reading →