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Venezuelan Politics and Its people

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From Oil to Innovation: How Venezuela and Its People Have Strengthened the United States

Venezuela powered WWII and U.S. refineries, while Venezuelan immigrants drive innovation with high education and entrepreneurship. History, data, and sources inside.

Maria V. Velazquez

Dec 3, 2025

Asylum Petitions From Venezuelans Have Increased

The highest inflation of the world, the lack of food and medicine, and others are driving Venezuelans to take a chance in foreign lands.

Maria V. Velazquez

Dec 13, 2019

Three Touching Stories. Behind the Walls of a Hospital in Venezuela

The undergoing health crisis in Venezuela forces many families to spend days, weeks and even months in hospitals waiting for supplies...

Maria V. Velazquez

Dec 13, 2019

Política Venezolana

La odisea de los venezolanos: de la prosperidad al éxodo forzado

Soy María Virginia (Miji) Velázquez, periodista venezolana forzada a emigrar en 2016 por la crisis humanitaria: escasez extrema de alimentos y medicinas, colas interminables por gasolina, cortes constantes de luz y agua, persecuciones políticas y silencio forzado a la prensa. Desde Nueva York, en la diáspora, continúo contando la verdad sobre Venezuela: hiperinflación, represión, éxodo masivo y la necesidad de cambio cultural profundo.

Política

Maria V. Velazquez

Jan 12

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Del petróleo a la innovación: Cómo Venezuela y su gente han fortalecido a Estados Unidos

Venezuela impulsó la victoria aliada y la industria petrolera de EE. UU.; hoy sus inmigrantes lideran en educación, innovación y emprendimiento.

Política

Maria V. Velazquez

Dec 3, 2025

El caso del Teniente Coronel Víctor Soto Méndez: Justicia pendiente en Venezuela

El Teniente Coronel Víctor Soto Méndez cumplió su condena en septiembre de 2025, pero nunca fue liberado. El 3 de noviembre desapareció tras ser presuntamente trasladado desde Ramo Verde bajo la promesa de libertad. Este artículo analiza su historia, la crisis de derechos humanos en Venezuela y otros casos similares de desaparición forzada.

Política

Maria V. Velazquez

Nov 24, 2025

María Virginia (Miji) Velázquez

The snapshots below reflect my growth and adaptability in the ever-evolving media landscape, underscoring my passion for storytelling and communication.

Throughout my career, I have undertaken various roles in the media industry that have significantly shaped my professional trajectory. From collaborating with creative teams to developing compelling content. As I reflect on my journey, I take pride in skills I have cultivated and the relationships I have fostered.

Returning to My Core Profession: A Reflection on Career Detours, Identity, and Opportunity

My core profession is communications. It is where my skills, my voice, and my purpose align naturally. Yet returning to one’s core field after several years in other roles is not always easy. The job market often rewards linear career paths, while real life rarely unfolds that way.

Maria V. Velazquez

6 days ago