What We Saw Driving Through Venezuela
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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.
By Simon Romero, Leila Medina, Thomas Vollkommer, Joey Sendaydiego and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
June 1, 2026
Source – NY Times
