venezuelan
Feb
16
2019
Randall Enos captures the Venezuela political scene with a massive black elephant labeled Venezuelan oil reserves dominating the frame, its fuse-like trunk dripping, symbolizing potential explosion. Labeled figures include Maduro pushing against a structure, an Uncle Sam character in stars-and-stripes attire grappling with him, and Guaido tumbling below. The title Elephant in the Room underscores the obvious yet ignored factor of oil in the coup dynamics. Tags like Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, Juan Guaido, oil reserves, and US involvement frame the satire on international politics. The woodcut style adds a stark, dramatic tone to the commentary on resource-driven conflicts.
Feb
8
2019
The cartoon shows giant Donald Trump in suit and red tie, foot raised over tiny palace with Nicolas Maduro's face, Venezuelan flag, and palm tree. Simple lines emphasize size contrast in this Schot drawing from 2019.
Feb
7
2019
Arcadio Esquivel's 2019 cartoon depicts a suited figure labeled under maduro,venezuela,power,venezuela-power tags, seen from behind in four panels. First panel shows one arm detaching with a pointed finger. Second has both arms off, one falling, the other on the ground. Third panel features arms and one leg severed, figure balancing on one foot. Final panel presents the torso seated amid detached limbs, all ends red like meat. The sequence runs from 'Maduro the day before yesterday' to 'Tomorrow,' capturing a progressive dismemberment in dry, straightforward satire typical of political cartoons.
Feb
1
2019
Peray's cartoon shows Uncle Sam sniffing Venezuela's oil barrels while claiming to smell democracy's need, satirizing US intervention amid Maduro's power struggles. The dry humor highlights hypocrisy in foreign policy, with clear tags like Venezuela, power, and democracy driving the point home in a straightforward, visible setup.
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.
Feb
23
2018
Osmani Simanca's 2018 cartoon shows a map with USA, Cuba, Venezuela, and Latin America labeled clearly. Uncle Sam stands on the USA landmass, telescope in hand, gazing south toward a mustached man in a red suit on Venezuela. This figure, resembling Nicolas Maduro, raises a red card in one hand and a Venezuelan flag in the other, with a palm tree nearby. The Summit of the Americas tag suggests commentary on exclusion, while Uncle Sam and USA elements point to American oversight. Latin America spans the bottom, emphasizing regional dynamics in this straightforward satirical piece.
Nov
28
2017
Rayma Suprani's 2017 cartoon captures the essence of dialog in Venezuela under Maduro, showing a man's head with black hair and mustache, his mouth transformed into prison bars containing numerous reaching hands. The red shirt and intense expression underscore the theme of repression. Tags like Venezuela, Maduro, dialog weave into this visual metaphor, where hands strain against confinement, illustrating how political talks trap voices. The artwork's simplicity amplifies its satirical punch, a hallmark of Suprani's style in critiquing authoritarianism. Political cartoons like this one from PoliticalCartoons.com highlight ongoing struggles in Latin America, blending humor with stark reality.
