Life in the Largest Vertical Slum in the World

Photos by Iwan Baan For almost 20 years in the center of Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, stands an unfinished 45-story skyscraper, known as the Tower of David (Torre de David). Unfortunately, the building was plagued with misfortune since early construction. First the developer died, then with the nation’s failed economy and banking system, the building construction has gone […]

Former Miss Venezuela in Photographic Campaign for Human Rights

Photos by Daniel Bracci In reaction to high inflation, shortages of basic goods and a fragile economy in Venezuela, clashes continue to ensue between the socialist president’s forces and opposition protesters, and it’s been going on for weeks. In sight of the ongoing struggle, fashion photographer Daniel Bracci started a photographic political campaign called Your Voice is […]

Protests Intensify in Venezuela

Photos by Rodrigo Abd/AP/Corbis In recent days, nationwide protests have intensified in Venezuela leaving fatalities and many injured. While demands of demonstrators vary from economic to social, much of this news is kept from international popular media. As much of the world stands curious on what’s going on, Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Rodrigo Abd managed to cover gripping […]

Venezuela’s Most Dangerous Prison

When you translate Vista Hermosa to English, it means beautiful view. It’s funny that the name was given to one of Venezuela’s most dangerous prisons where the inmates control the inside and have created their own society. These prisoners took control using force where one man is controlling the mayhem: Wilmer Brizuela AKA Pran. The […]