Consider This from NPR View from Venezuela
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Dec 9, 2025 Tony Franchi, a Venezuelan journalist running the newsletter Venezuela Weekly, shares an insightful view of Caracas amid political turmoil. He discusses the significance of María Corina Machado’s Nobel Prize and the fears surrounding her potential return. Franchi highlights the climate of self-censorship due to repression and how daily life revolves around survival amidst U.S. military actions. He emphasizes the contrast between crisis and normalcy, urging for more authentic Venezuelan narratives in media.
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Nobel Prize Seen As Test Of Exile
- Many Venezuelans will watch Maria Corina Machado's Nobel mostly to see if she actually left for Oslo.
- The prize is also seen as validation of last year's democratic struggle after the July 28 election.
Politics Shifted To Private Spaces
- Politics in Venezuela has moved largely into private spaces because of government repression and fear.
- Journalists and citizens self-censor, forcing conversations into families and closed circles.
Daily Life Persists Amid Military Tension
- U.S. strikes and military presence generate a mix of whispered opinions and generalized denial among Venezuelans.
- Many prioritize daily survival — shopping and holidays — over geopolitical fears amid chronic upheaval.