Washington hasn’t officially confirmed the move, but leaks suggest a naval build-up against drug routes linked to Venezuela. Results so far: endless speculation, regional reactions and chavista paranoia| Caracas Chronicles
Martha Lía Grajales spoke out against police violence in Caracas’ slums before joining the struggle for political prisoners. Her forced disappearance sparked a dilemma in the ruling elite| Caracas Chronicles
The focus to understand today’s Venezuela shouldn’t be on Maduro’s (lack of) legitimacy, but on the pact between ruling and business elites that sustains order and makes misery livable| Caracas Chronicles
Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuela will hold elections this Sunday, July 27, in the 33rd electoral process since the Bolivarian Revolution began. Voters will elect 335 mayors and 2,471 councilors to lead local governments nationwide.The event aims to deepen popular democracy, strengthen comm| Orinoco Tribune - News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond
Los venezolanos, una vez más, han dejado de ser un gentío. Es una Nación en marcha. Sí, en estado de alerta y construcción.| Club de Libertad Digital
Erdogan’s Turkey could not only, once again, become a mediator in Venezuela and push for a solution. It could also become a safe haven for an exiled Maduro| Caracas Chronicles
An alleged ban on an opposition event is the latest chapter in the long fight for control of the oldest university in Venezuela| Caracas Chronicles
The electoral playing field for July 28 remains full of obstacles that Maduro could use to his favor, even if PSUV’s grassroots structure is considerably weaker than during the Chávez era| Caracas Chronicles