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Alex Remark

Alex Remark is the nom de plume of journalist reporting from Venezuela for The Daily Beast.

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Promise Kept

Venezuelan Prosecutor’s Removal a Grim Sign of What’s Ahead

President Nicolás Maduro vowed to remove a key defector as chief prosecutor—and after a controversial election, he got his wish. It’s a chilling moment for the opposition.

Alex Remark

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NUMBERS RACKET

Venezuela’s Election Results Really Are Fake News

As of Wednesday, three days after the vote, the lists of those newly elected to rule over the country were still secret.

Alex Remark

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‘Death Warrant’

The Epic Collapse of Venezuela’s Opposition

‘Forty-eight hours ago, they were telling us we’d march on the presidential palace at Miraflores. Now they’re telling us to turn off our cars at noon.’

Alex Remark

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ELECTION DAY

IEDs Rock Venezuelan Capital During Tense Election

At least 14 people are dead in Caracas as tensions between the government and coerced voters threaten to erupt into ‘anarchy.’

Alex Remark

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REFERENDUM

Venezuela Protesters Prepare for Massive Election Clashes

Protesters laugh off President Maduro’s claims of being able to deliver full-time jobs and free food in Sunday’s—instead speaking of the possibility of civil conflict.

Alex Remark

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MARTYRS AND MAYHEM

‘Taking Caracas’: Huge Protests Due Friday

In a last-ditch effort to stop President Maduro from eliminating Venezuela’s current parliament, citizens are pouring into the capital and taking to the streets.

Alex Remark

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