In Venezuela, More Nationwide Blackouts and Increased Paramilitary Violence to Suppress Protests as Maduro Tentatively Moved Against Guaidó

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In late March and the first days of April, 2019, Venezuela continued to be plagued by an electricity crisis that had completely paralyzed work and school activities for at least ten days. The fluctuation of power also affected the supply of drinking water throughout the country, while telephone services and internet access suffered the consequences of constant power interruptions. Protesters who blame the government of Nicolás Maduro for the crisis faced increasingly violent government-sanctioned paramilitary groups called “colectivos,” while self-declared “Interim President” Juan Guaidó was stripped of his immunity as part of the Asamblea Nacional. Commentators denounced, explained, predicted, and bore witness.

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