Rachel Herrera

5 posts

Rachel is a 19 years old college student. Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, one of the most dangerous cities in the world. She can speak spanish, english, and a bit of french and chinese. If she's not marching against the patriarchy, you can find her either sleeping, cuddling with a cat or reading Lemony Snicket's books.

International

An Open Letter From a Venezuelan in Danger

byRachel Herrera

August 5, 2017

Horror. Fright. Terror. Fear. Consternation. There are not enough synonyms to describe what I felt on July 30th. After…

Politics

Almost 8 millions Venezuelans voted in a poll against Nicolás Maduro

byRachel Herrera

July 17, 2017

(Via: Armando Aristiguieta) Venezuelans around the globe turned out in droves Sunday to reject the government’s controversial plan…

Politics

Explosion in Venezuela Leaves Seven National Guards Wounded

byRachel Herrera

July 12, 2017

This Monday, July 10, a pyrotechnic exploded in the Distribuidor Altamira, at Caracas, Venezuela with the result of…

Politics

Another Teenager Was Killed in Venezuela by Police Officers and the Government Keeps Lying

byRachel Herrera

June 8, 2017

(Photo Via: @Ipaniza) “I’m only 17 years old and I’m not studying right now because I’m leaving the…

Politics

Why I Risk My Life Protesting and Fighting for a Better Venezuela Every Day

byRachel Herrera

May 6, 2017

We started running as hard as we could, some people were tripping and falling on the ground and…