By Dr. Juan Barreto, Venezuela and Latin America Bureau Chief This week brings an important meeting that may—or may not—become a historic event. History remembers events that leave a lasting impact and transform reality. Some events generate plenty of noise only to fade away, while others permanently shape the course of a nation. For example, […]
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Dr. Juan Barreto, Director for Venezuela and Latin America “Bochinche, bochinche!” Francisco de Miranda cried out when a group of patriots handed him over to the Spanish in exchange for a peace armistice. What must Uncle Sam, Venezuela’s guardian, think today when he sees a group of enraged protesters burning American flags and kicking the […]
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By Héctor Sánchez The Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela leaves no room for doubt: sovereignty belongs exclusively and permanently to the people. That principle, which in 1999 promised a transition from representative democracy to a participatory and leading democracy, now appears to have surrendered. As sociologist and Central University of Venezuela (UCV) professor […]
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Audio: https://clyp.it/jidb3dww Guillermo García N.— Given the serious housing problem resulting from the earthquakes that struck on June 24, urgent solutions and the participation of multiple sectors are required. Access to financing has become a critical factor. Banks must make every effort and, within their means, support not only financing for builders but also the long-term […]
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By Héctor Sánchez, Sociologist — Let us imagine, for a moment, the following scenario: the U.S. midterm elections arrive, and Donald Trump suffers a crushing defeat, just as opinion polls suggest amid dissatisfaction from six out of every 10 Americans. Under those circumstances, the president would most likely face immediate impeachment proceedings. Given Washington’s status […]
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Luis Vilchez The clash of ideas has always shaped human history. The early 20th century witnessed World War I—and, decades later, World War II—against a backdrop of ideological and political conflict. Economics has long divided followers of John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich Hayek. Psychology has its own rivalry between Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalysis and B.F. Skinner’s […]
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By María Alejandra Díaz Venezuela is facing more than the physical consequences of the recent earthquakes. The deeper tragedy lies within its institutions: a country where the erosion of the State began long before the natural disaster, and where the emergency now threatens to become a pretext for deepening the constitutional void. While images of […]
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Héctor Sánchez, sociologist. — The injustice suffocating Venezuela today is not an isolated event. It forms part of a long historical pattern of “exceptionalism” in which ordinary citizens have become trapped in the struggles of those who hold power. Behind the mask of a supposed “higher interest,” rival factions have distorted the common good, claiming […]
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Román Eduardo Reyes Vásquez, Foro Penal Coordinator in Utah. — The recent earthquakes forced Venezuela to confront the full extent of its own fragility. The destruction of homes, hospitals, schools, and public services demands an urgent physical reconstruction. But no country rebuilds itself with concrete alone. It must also restore justice, public trust, and respect […]
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By Dr. Juan Barreto It is not about surrender or tutelage. What happens when a species changes so it does not disappear? It evolves and may even hybridize, like mules, which are neither horses nor donkeys. Macaws do the same. A new variety—or even a new breed—may emerge. Species commonly interbreed across genera; ask any […]
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