The stories Venezuelans tell are both inspiring and chilling

The stories Venezuelans tell are both inspiring and chilling

It’s not easy to talk about what is happening in Venezuela, especially when you are not Venezuelan and have neither lived nor worked in the country. But as a journalist, I have spent years listening to Venezuelans tell their stories. While living in Utah, I even shared a house with someone from Barquisimeto, Venezuela’s musical capital. From friends, sources and neighbors, I learned about a country rich in culture and warmth — a place that once …