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In Talks on Venezuela’s Crisis, the Cuban Gov. is Missing

Jorge Castañeda: Cuba is the only government that truly has influence over Maduro and the Venezuelan Armed Forces.

“Closed until further notice,” warned the security guard to anyone who approached the location at Manglar and Oquendo Streets in Havana.

This freight train travels from the port of Mariel to the eastern provinces of Cuba via Havana’s central branch line. (25 photos)

As expected by all concerned, today’s announcement tries to close the door on any challenges and leave Maduro in power until 2031.

“People underestimate garbage, especially in this poor country, but some throw away things that are still useful: wood, rebar, furniture.”

A ration of personal hygiene supplies that are reduced to soap, toothpaste and perhaps a little detergent to wash clothes.

There was an unusual sense of hope going into Venezuela’s 28 July election. Democracy seemed on the horizon. Could voting bring change?

“Effects have been found in every area of the children’s lives, be it on a family, psychosocial, social, or economic level,”

Just when the heat is at its peak in this country, the government acknowledges the existence of another serious crisis in power generation.

The big surprise at the Caracas gathering was the reappearance of opposition leader María Corina Machado before thousands of supporters.