chavismo
Crisis in Venezuela: Anti-Government Protests Descend Into Violence
Security forces fired tear gas to block the way of protesters who want a referendum that could oust President Maduro who they blame for Venezuela’s acute economic crisis that involves chronic shortages of food, medication, electricity, and water.
Gas Prices to Jump 6,000 Percent in Venezuela and Still Remain the Cheapest in the World
President Nicolás Maduro announced the first hike in 18 years during a five hour televised address to the nation, but the price rise still means Venezuelans can fill their tanks for the price of a light breakfast.
The Hard Left Team Venezuela's Maduro Just Appointed to Tackle the Country's Crisis
Venezuela's President Maduro has shuffled his cabinet further to the left in response to the rising power of the opposition, and the country's acute economic crisis.
Venezuela's Ruling Party Packs the Supreme Court With Judges It Likes
The country's lame duck legislature voted to appoint 13 new judges to the court just days before the Chavista movement started by Hugo Chávez loses control of the legislature for the first time in 17 years.
Troops Take Back San Cristobal, Birthplace of Venezuela’s Protests
Over the weekend, Venezuelan forces "cleared" protesters from the city that first sparked nationwide demonstrations.
Venezuelan Opposition Makes Demands of Government
Weeks into the nascent resistance movement, its participants have determined that it’s time to state what it is they actually want.
Venezuela's Presidential Election Is Getting Violent and Weird
In a televised speech, Chavez's chosen successor and current interim president Nicolas Maduro said that Chavez had appeared to him as a small bird. “It sang and I responded with a song, and the bird took flight, circled around once and then flew away...
Can Chavismo Survive Without Chavez?
I wandered the boozy, tearful streets of Caracas a few hours after Chavez's death.