Le Venezuela retient son souffle
After decades of political, economic, and social crisis, Venezuela is experiencing a new period of uncertainty. The political upheavals of January 2026 rekindled hopes for change, but also fears of an unstable future. Between repression, polarization, and deteriorating living conditions, the population remains marked by poverty, exile, and a loss of trust in institutions.
For several years, millions of Venezuelans have left the country, while those who remain grapple with censorship, fear, and deep divisions. In this context, daily life oscillates between resilience and the anticipation of renewal. Through his images, Andrea Hernández Briceño bears witness to a society suspended between hope and anxiety, where a people continues to search for a path toward a different future.
Andrea Hernandez Briceno
Andrea Hernández Briceño is a Venezuelan journalist and visual storyteller, a National Geographic Explorer, and a Magnum Foundation Fellow. Her work focuses on gender, environmental, and social issues, placing human dignity at the heart of her narratives. A recipient of the Women Photograph Fellowship (2024) and three POY Latam awards (2023 and 2025), she is also a co-founder of the women’s collectives Ayün Fotógrafas and Solunar. Through her work and educational initiatives, she contributes to making photography more accessible in Venezuela.
