During the first half of 2026, Venezuela experienced a significant surge in social unrest, recording at least 3,495 protests. This figure represents an increase of approximately 179.8% compared to the 1,249 demonstrations documented during the same period in 2025, according to data released by the Observatorio Venezolano de Conflictividad Social.
In-depth summary · AI, neutralProtests in Venezuela increased by almost 180% in the first half of the year, according to an NGO.
How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Infobae (AR)
Focuses on reporting social and political instability in Venezuela.
Infobae (AR)
Focuses on entertainment news regarding virtual reality gaming developments.