What We Saw Driving Through Venezuela

The New York Times | June 1, 2026, 5 a.m. | Original
Our reporter Simon Romero takes a roadtrip from Caracas to Cumaná in Venezuela, showing the multiple military checkpoints the regime has along the coast, a constant reminder of the state’s presence.
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