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Jan 8, 2025 | 
caracaschronicles.com | Pedro Graterol
Politics
What the World Thinks About Maduro’s Inauguration
While some neighbours and longtime allies plan attendance or expressed support, several others have severed ties, questioned Maduro’s legitimacy, or recognized Edmundo González as president-elect
Argentina was the first country in Edmundo González’s international tour. The Milei government, politically close to Maria Corinado Machado, quickly broke diplomatic relationships with Maduro after the July elections.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
inbetweendrafts.com | Pedro Graterol
There’s a moment toward the end of Flow that’s incredibly hard to forget. In it, a cat, the main character of this Latvian silent animated film, stares into the eyes of a whale stuck in the middle of the woods. In this surrealist portrait, both animals behave like animals. They don’t deliver moving speeches or cry out in concern amidst the strange situation. Instead, a genuine emotion passes between them, making the moment soar with empathy.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
inbetweendrafts.com | Pedro Graterol
Mexico, like the rest of Latin America, is complex, multilayered, chaotic, and beautiful. Films that attempt to capture this rich reality, especially when directed by artists from outside the region, must take care to avoid reductive stereotypes that portray the place and its people as one-dimensional. Unfortunately, Jacques Audiard’s new crime-comedy musical Emilia Pérez falls short of this goal.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
caracaschronicles.com | Pedro Graterol
Politics
Trump’s Populism Changed, and Against Venezuelans in the U.S.
The way the magnate shifted from his stance in 2019 to poise our migrants as a threat illustrates this journey from mass politics to a more aggressive authoritarianism
Last week, we had the closest thing to an October Surprise, the belief that during the last month of the U.S election something happens that alters the dynamic of the race.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
soldemedianochenews.org | Pedro Graterol
Even After the Debate, the Presidential RaceRemains CloseBY PEDRO GRATEROLLast month’s presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump generated media buzz, but despite moderate gains by Harris, the presidential race remains nearly tied, with all eyes on key swing states like Pennsylvania.
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Oct 13, 2024 | 
soldemedianochenews.org | Pedro Graterol
Anchorage Activists Demand GreaterPolice Transparency BY PEDRO GRATEROLAfter a significant increase in police violence, several activists in Anchorageare focused on increasing oversight of the police department. Anchorage has been rocked by a surge of police violence, with eight officer-involved shootings this summer alone, five of them fatal. In response to this unprecedented spike, residents are demanding greater transparency and accountability from law enforcement.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
inbetweendrafts.com | Pedro Graterol
Classical music is more than just background for daily activities, it’s a fascinating artistic format that combines the depth of human expression with centuries old techniques to create experiences that transcend language and cultural barriers. It’s not often considered that, when we listen to a classical piece, whether it’s Bach or Stravinsky, and find ourselves moved by what we hear, we join the ranks of people that, across decades, have experienced the beauty of these musical compositions.
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Jul 28, 2024 | 
caracaschronicles.com | Pedro Graterol
Politics
How the World is Covering the Venezuelan Elections
International media is paying close attention to the historic elections in Venezuela. Here’s what some of the major outlets have said today
WaPo featured interviews with voters and descriptions of rallies and some of the lines in voting centers late last night. There’s mentions of the electoral bans faced by María Corina Machado but none about the expulsion of foreign observers or voters disenfranchised abroad.
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
caracaschronicles.com | Pedro Graterol
Politics
Noticias Sin Filtro Expects to Break Through Chavista Censorship
A new app allows Venezuelans to bypass digital blockades through VPN for seamless and uncensored media access
People in Venezuela have a new alternative to avoid digital censorship and stay informed.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
inbetweendrafts.com | Pedro Graterol
It’s impossible to overstate the cultural impact that the Despicable Me franchise has had on pop culture. Think of the general perception of the word “minion,” for instance: not just the loyal accomplice to a villain but now the yellow TicTac shaped characters that are synonymous with the saga. As the stories of Gru, his family, and the Minions approach their sixth installment, it’s easy to wonder whether too much of a good thing is possible or if Despicable Me has jumped the shark.
