Behind the shiny veneer of the ‘new’ Venezuela

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The situation in Venezuela shows signs of subtle changes as citizens engage in public protests and ordinary daily activities, which reflects a shifting political landscape. Observers note that such expressions of civil life were previously constrained, indicating a potential thaw in the oppressive atmosphere.

Caracas, Venezuela —  Jesús Armas sips coffee with his partner in a sidewalk café. María Pérez takes part in a public protest. Melva Vásquez holds up enlarged photos of her son and her daughter outside a prison where political opponents are held. These seemingly ordinary actions were all but unthinkable just a few months ago under … The post Behind the shiny veneer of the ‘new’ Venezuela appeared first on Egypt Independent.