Venezuela – Page 2 – DISSENT! Sans Frontières

Photographing the Bolivarian Revolution

October 18, 2014

These are a handful of my favourite photographs from Chavista rallies in Venezuela from 2012 to 2014. Enjoy!

How to Send and Receive Mail in Venezuela: Stab Your Eyes Out with a Fork!

August 15, 2014

Below is a step by step guide to sending and receiving mail in Venezuela.

Sitting on A Rooftop in Caracas

June 9, 2014

Venezuela is a far more equal country today than it was a decade or two ago. Yet the Caracas skyline remains a constant reminder of not only the injustice of capitalism, but also the dire need to deepen the revolution.

Things That Happened to Me During a Year in Venezuela

April 24, 2014

A year in Venezuela has its highs and lows. But mostly, it's just insane and awesome.

More Photos of Venezuela’s Merida State

April 23, 2014

Venezuela's Andean state of Merida is one of those rare corners of the world that is overwhelmingly beautiful, yet largely untouched by international tourism.

On The Ground in Venezuela, It’s All A Bit Loco

March 4, 2014

Up close, they didn’t look how they were supposed to. To the opposition, those two young men sitting opposite me were supposed to be activists fighting for freedom.

The Battle Of The Barrio, A Photo Story

March 3, 2014

The battle of barrio Santa Anita began on the morning of the 24th of February. We awoke to find a seven foot tall barricade blocking the only entrance to the barrio, along

Venezuela’s Queues Are Freaking Me Out

February 4, 2014

Nobody seemed to know why they were in line. “Is there milk?” I asked one man. He said he didn’t know, but said he was hoping there might be some cornflour or

Inside Venezuela’s “Repressive” Regime

January 14, 2014

Student protests have entered their second week here in Merida, and so far the authorities have given them free reign. Bear in mind, I use the term ‘protest’ in