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Valter Pomar, former executive secretary of the São Paulo Forum: “we need a left-wing government, not just a progressive one”

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Dialogues with Luis Bonilla-Molina, Gustavo Sefereian, and Israel Dutra Valter Pomar (São Paulo, 1966) is a historian, university professor, and leader of Brazil’s Workers’ Party (PT), with an extensive career in the Brazilian and Latin American left. The son of political activists who lived underground during Brazil’s military dictatorship, Pomar experienced political repression firsthand: in […]

Why Venezuela’s economy is growing, but prosperity isn’t reaching people’s pockets

October 21, 2026October 21, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The IMF projects Venezuela’s GDP to grow 5% in 2026, while monthly inflation slowed in September. However, the minimum wage has remained frozen since 2022. Economist Carlos Dürich attributes this gap to oil’s dominance, the weakness of other sectors, and the unequal distribution of foreign currency. By Neirlay Andrade Venezuela is once again reporting economic […]

The flight over Sarisariñama

October 21, 2026October 21, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

By José Leonardo Salazar The recent circulation of images showing a helicopter flight over the remote Sarisariñama Tepui in Bolívar state for advertising purposes has once again raised alarm among Venezuela’s scientific community and environmentalists. The incident, involving commercial activities and tourism promotion, has reignited a profound debate about the true purpose of national parks […]

Caracas rediscovers its riverbed: The Guaire River as a catalyst for civic integration

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

José Leonardo Salazar For decades, Caracas residents’ relationship with the Guaire River has been marked by distance and rejection. Historically treated as an open sewer the city chose to ignore, this waterway has become synonymous with pollution, foul odors, and a profound urban divide. Yet a paradigm shift is gaining momentum in the capital’s streets. […]

Concrete cities: The urgent need to protect urban trees in Venezuela

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Leonardo Salazar “We all want to enjoy nature, but not all of us are willing to take care of it.” This maxim takes on alarming relevance when walking through the streets of Venezuela’s major cities. What should be a vital ecological asset for public health has become the target of a silent yet devastating practice: […]

The reinvention of the conquest in Latin America

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Héctor Sánchez On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on a Caribbean island, convinced—as official school history textbooks taught us—that he had reached the Indies. He brought glass necklaces and little mirrors, along with, of course, weapons and devastating diseases. In exchange for these trinkets, he seized the gold, the land, and the destiny of […]

Reform or repeal: The dispute over the anti-hate law

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The law, denounced as an instrument of political persecution, faces its greatest challenge yet. While the acting government is pushing for a partial reform, human rights organizations, press associations and the opposition are demanding its complete removal from the legal system. Natalia Jaua The Constitutional Law Against Hate, for Peaceful Coexistence and Tolerance was approved […]

Trump’s cards in Venezuela: Economics and politics. María Corina? A negotiated transition?

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Since January 3, Venezuela’s political and economic cards have been reshuffled. The cards in play are gradually being revealed on boards that are constantly changing. José Gregorio Yépez In Venezuela, the Trump administration is playing its cards cautiously. It is sending signals that seem contradictory and fall outside the expectations of those who bet on […]

Oil was already national: The Trojan Horse of the 1976 “nationalization”

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Series “Oil Under Control: The Nation, the State, the Industry and Oil Revenue in Venezuela” Grupo La Petrólia As efforts continue to institutionalize the country’s surrender of sovereignty over its main natural resource and greatest source of wealth, it is worth remembering that this crisis has deep roots. In this six-part series, we will analyze […]

They want you to believe mental health means lighting a candle or getting up at five in the morning to exercise

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Natalia Jaua Welcome to your guide to restoring your mental health. Follow these steps if you want to achieve a fulfilling life: Step 1: Collapse from exhaustion; Step 2: Open an app on your phone that charges you $15 a month to listen to the sound of rain for 10 minutes; Step 3: Download an […]