As the Venezuelan capital undergoes a cultural rebirth, we speak to some of the characters at the forefront of its nightlife.
Written by: Lexi Parra
As violence and turmoil continue to beset the Venezuelan capital, the drag community has positioned itself at the forefront of a DIY fightback – one that refuses to stand by and watch the city crumble.
Written by: Lexi Parra
Out now! — We were ready to release our new issue back in March. Then the world fell off a cliff. Five months later, we have a magazine that exists freely between Then and Now: a collection of stories about hope and resilience, at a time when we need them more than ever.
Written by: Huck
Dreams deferred — Venezuela's crisis has changed the lives of its youth forever. But whether they choose to leave or stay put, the scope of their ambition remains the same – no matter how tough things get.
Written by: Jez Fredenburgh
Out now! — This issue is all about determination – to reject the status quo, to rise above the noise or just to forge your own path in life.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Pivot Points: Stories of Change — Photographer Natalie Keyssar has been reporting from Venezuela throughout the ongoing crisis, making Caracas her second home. Against a backdrop of rocketing inflation, student protests and violent crackdowns from the state, she met a group of dancers who have found a way to leave politics at the door.
Written by: Natalie Keyssar
La Resistencia — Anti-government protests in Caracas have already paralysed the Venezuelan capital for months, young people fed up of a corrupt government as hunger and hyperinflation continue. Despite the state violence and constant repression, the resistance movement shows no signs of stopping.
Written by: Bram Ebus
Latin America’s progressive ‘pink tide’ is on the way out — Victory for the right wing opposition in Venezuela’s national elections is another defeat for left-leaning populist governments across the continent.
Written by: Alex King