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Venezuelan reporters reinvent themselves abroad with print and online journalistic ventures

See Post — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:30:57 +0000

Even with scarce funds, more and more migrant Víctor Higuera of El Vinotinto (Courtesy)of all generations are undertaking journalistic initiatives, pioneers on the Internet and in social networks, even in print, to continue professionally and offer a space for Venezuelans abroad to meet. By Silvina Acosta. Full text -> Journalism in the Americas

Venezuela in limbo

See Post — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:59:52 +0000

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó met with President Trump last week. Does he still have a chance of taking power? Here’s everything you need to know: Full text-> The Week

Guaido Rallies Venezuelan Expats in Miami at End of Tour

See Post — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 05:40:46 +0000

Venezuela’s Juan Guaido told a large crowd of cheering expatriates in Miami on Saturday that he will soon make his return to Caracas from an international tour, bringing with him the “world’s backing” to oust President Nicolas Maduro. By AP. Full text -> VOA

Venezuela’s Guaidó Angles for Trump Meeting at End of Trip

See Post — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:53:21 +0000

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is wrapping up an international tour with a rally in Miami on Super Bowl weekend. By Scott Smith. Full text -> USNews.

Venezuela’s Guaidó visits a politically agitated Spain

See Post — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 05:31:22 +0000

Juan Guaidó, the man who one year ago launched a bid to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, on Saturday paid a visit to Spain, where a thriving community of Venezuelans and a storm among Spanish political parties awaited him. By Aritz Parra. Full text-> The Public Radio

Why Venezuelans from all generations are flocking to Madrid

See Post — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:34:00 +0000

No other influx of immigrants has been this intense in Spain’s recent history, with more than 20,000 people from Venezuela arriving every year since 2018. By F.Peinado, J.Cardenas. Full text-> El Pais

Halifax exhibit captures Venezuelan immigrant experience

See Post — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:11:10 +0000

Venezuelan artists are coming together to showcase their work at the Khyber Centre for the Arts on Hollis Street, where they explore the shared theme of the immigration experience.By Feleshia Chandler. Full text-> The Signal