inside venezuela
Jan
28
2019
On January 28, 2019, the cartoon depicts President Donald Trump seated at an office desk, launching darts toward a globe with Venezuela prominently circled. The image shows multiple darts already embedded in the stand and one aimed from his raised hand. This reflects ongoing U.S. discussions about pressure on the Maduro government in Venezuela during that period.
Aug
6
2018
Arend van Dam's 2018 cartoon captures Maduro as a busdriver recklessly joyriding the Venezuela bus off a cliff, a stark metaphor for mismanagement under the dictator in South America. The bus, marked prominently with 'Venezuela,' carries worried passengers, their faces showing distress as the vehicle leaves the winding road. This piece underscores the chaotic leadership steering the nation toward ruin, with tags like Maduro, Venezuela, busdriver, joyriding, mismanagement, and dictator emphasizing the satirical take on political turmoil. The clear lines and exaggerated motion lines add to the dramatic effect, making it a pointed commentary on governance failures.
Aug
5
2018
The cartoon depicts a large figure resembling Nicolas Maduro, with a mustache and gold chain, emerging from dark folds with explosions overhead. Two stern men in suits peer out, one with glasses, as a woman below in Venezuela flag colors reaches up desperately. Tags like maduro, nicolas, venezuela, chavez, gobierno, atentados, drones, and terror frame the scene of political unrest. The artwork by Dario Castillejos from 2018 illustrates the chaos of attempted attacks, with flames trailing from falling objects. The composition uses dramatic scale to show the leader's dominance amid crisis, while smaller figures convey public struggle. This piece satirizes the regime's handling of threats and internal dissent.
