Laura Vidal

Laura Vidal is a Venezuelan researcher on informal learning and the Latin America editor for Global Voices. She specializes in intercultural exchanges, online technologies and the use of online media. 


A glowing billboard on a mobile truck says Free Venezuela.

US sanctions squeezed Venezuela’s Chavismo elites. This time, it’s oil.

Global Politics

America’s sanctions against Venezuela have been riddled with controversy. The power crisis that exploded on Jan. 23 raised complex questions about US interventions in Latin America as Venezuela leadership grows more complicated by the day.

Venezuela President Maduro in blue suit holds his hands out and speaks at news conference.

Venezuelans fear ‘Fatherland Card’ may be a new form of social control

Global Politics