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Venezuela

World

The Invasion of Venezuela, Brought To You By Silvercorp USA

An American mercenary, who did security for Trump rallies, attempts a amphibious coup along the Venezuelan border.

Giancarlo Fiorella Bellingcat May 2020 Permalink

Tech

The Coder and the Dictator

Gabriel Jiménez built Nicolás Maduro a digital coin and nearly paid with his life.

Nathaniel Popper, Ana Vanessa Herrero The New York Times Mar 2020 20min Permalink

Music

What Makes Superstar Conductor Gustavo Dudamel So Good?

The Venezuelan maestro of the Los Angeles Philharmonic conjures joy in difficult times.

Brian Phillips New York Times Magazine Nov 2018 20min Permalink

Politics World

Can Venezuela Be Saved?

As a nation unwinds, Leopoldo López, the opposition’s most prominent leader, sits under house arrest and contemplates what might still be possible.

Wil S. Hylton New York Times Magazine Mar 2018 35min Permalink

World

Venezuela’s Most-Wanted Rebel Shared His Story, Just Before Death

A Venezuelan cop who had previously starred in an action movie stole a helicopter and fired on the Supreme Court. He became a rebel folk hero, moving amongst safe houses with a small band of followers, until he was killed in a shoot-out that he broadcast live on Instagram.

Nicholas Casey New York Times Jan 2018 10min Permalink

World

Hungry Venezuelans Flee in Boats to Escape Economic Collapse

In the last year alone, over 150,000 people have risked their lives to leave.

Nicholas Casey New York Times Nov 2016 15min Permalink

World

Venezuela, a Failing State

A journey through Venezuela, once the richest country in South America, but now collapsing under the weight of the world’s highest rates of inflation and violent crime.

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Previously: William Finnegan on the Longform Podcast.

William Finnegan New Yorker Nov 2016 40min Permalink

World Health

Hard Times in Venezuela Breed Malaria as Desperate Flock to Mines

As jobs and food disappear, formerly middle class Venezuelans are descending on gaping illegal mining pits, some as deep as fifteen stories, searching for gold but often finding armed gangs and malaria.

Nicholas Casey New York Times Aug 2016 Permalink

Politics World

The Revolutionary

A profile of Hugo Chávez, two years into his presidency.

Jon Lee Anderson New Yorker Sep 2001 50min Permalink