How to Come to Terms With a Venezuelan Transition
Since sudden and sweeping change did not arrive, we should learn to navigate the costs and uncertainties of a process we have no choice but to influence
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How El Chigüire Bipolar’s Mock Journalism Reflected 18 Years of Venezuelan Moods
Our beloved capybara can tell us a lot about how we use humor to process constant change
Chavismo Isn’t the Only One Interested in Postponing Presidential Elections
The long wait for Venezuelan voters could expose the calculations of different actors
How Medical Neglect Killed Alfredo Díaz in a Venezuelan Cell
The State deprived a former governor of medical care despite clear warning signs
The Key to a Venezuelan Transition: Shifting Power Dynamics
This is ultimately a game of incentives. Players must create the right ones to sustain the institutional rebuild
A Proper Supreme Court Should Be the Cornerstone of Venezuela’s Transition
The current Constitution grants the highest court so much power that its renewal must now be the top priority
Is the Spanish Transition a Model for Venezuela?
Spain's democratization yielded a stable party system and longstanding agreements, but didn’t address the past. Should we follow its steps?
Diplomatic Defeat for Delcy: The UN Will Keep Probing Chavismo
Distancing from old allies made the regime look lonelier than ever in the Human Rights Council
Dear Mr. Rubio, Don’t Forget About the Non-Oil Economy
Your weekly reminder that Venezuela remains a terrible place to do business. Please try fixing that too
Venezuela’s New Neighbors May Not Behave As You Expect
We used to assume that rightwing governments at our borders were bad news for chavismo. We can’t count on that anymore
Venezuelans Won’t Get Liberty Until We “Get” Liberty
Long-awaited freedom won’t be realized if we fail to address the power inequalities that plagued us long before chavismo
Delcy Is Downgrading the Law Against Hate Instead of Just Revoking It
The legal weapon that jailed almost 1,000 people remains a key tool of the repressive apparatus
How Powerful Should Venezuela’s Next President Be?
Venezuela needs to dismantle the presidency chavismo built without creating a government too weak to rebuild the country
How Chavismo Adapts While the Transition Stalls
By shedding slogans and key operatives, the Rodríguez siblings bet on turning the conflict with the opposition to their advantage
What María Corina Machado Might Bring With Her
Once the welcoming party ends, she will need to manage expectations and seek more allies
With Delcy in NYC, Venezuelans Grew Furious Over Power Cuts
Beyond the State’s inability to handle it, the Super Niño is causing ripples
How Rómulo Betancourt Allied with the US Without Surrendering Sovereignty
In the 1960s, the Venezuelan president proved that democracy was a more sure bet for Washington's interests
Trump Believes Venezuela’s Stability Depends on Chavismo. He’s Wrong
Preserving the State is not the same as preserving the regime
What the US Midterms Could Mean for Venezuela
Congressional oversight may change if Democrats win the House. Trump’s Venezuela policy won’t