Author: Caridad

Venezuelan women have no rights when it comes to decisions about their bodies. One woman dies every week there due to clandestine abortions and their consequences. Although a leftist government has ruled the country for 13 years, the criminal code seems to be governed more by the Catholic Church.

Thanks to the tabloid issued by the Caracas Mayor’s Office, I found out about a couple of performances scheduled for Cuban singer Amaury Perez. Advertised as free, I didn’t think twice and invited my partner, who had never heard of him. (7 photos)

Beatriz, I believe, is the name of the young girl in 1103. I live in 1203, with my room just over hers. At times, in the early morning, her voice floats up to me as she speaks in anguished tones with someone on her cell phone.

Her name is Kueka, and grandfather Kueka is hoping she returns. The entire Pemon community is also hoping she comes back, but more than waiting, they’re demanding her return.

After a year of being away from Caracas, I’m back. This time though, I’m not attached to any official job – so I can breathe a certain air of freedom whenever I decide to, not simply when my boss decides on it.

I don’t believe there exists any culture in the Western world in which a visit by one’s in-laws doesn’t translate into something like a slow-motion nightmare with hints of tragicomedy.

Once I read a story about a debate between a boy and an adult crocodile. The boy had helped to save Mr. Crocodile’s life. Later, though, the crocodile was hungry and insisted on eating the boy.

I’m appalled at the sadness of those who — for any change in society or their environment — resort to violence or speak out in favor of it.