Felipe Torres Gianvittorio

Journalist

Felipe Torres Gianvittorio

Venezuelan-Spanish mass communicator (Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas) specialized in journalism and screenwriting. Editor of the LatAm Explained newsletter since 2025.

I'm currently pursuing the Erasmus Mundus Master's in Journalism, Media and Globalisation, a joint programme of Aarhus University, the Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX), and Charles University in Prague. My research focuses on the role of media in countries with authoritarian regimes or undergoing democratic transitions, with a particular emphasis on Venezuela and its impact on international politics.

I have lived in Venezuela, Ecuador, Argentina, Denmark, and currently in the Czech Republic, with experience and publications in outlets covering political, economic, social, migration, and human rights issues across the region.

As a member of the LATAM Network of Young Journalists, I'm driven by explaining Latin America's challenges to international audiences through clear and rigorous investigative storytelling.

Writing and Reporting
Venezuela
What Will Happen in Venezuela if the Opposition Wins? Uncharted Territory
Edmundo González, a Diplomatic Profile for Venezuela's Transition
Nicolás Maduro, the Leader Who Brought Chavismo to Its Worst Moment
The Ballot Is Men Only. But Venezuelan Politics Are Now Led by Women
What Do We Know About the Presidential Elections in Venezuela?
In Venezuela's First Debate, the Opposition Candidates Speak
Venezuela Holds Its First Opposition Electoral Debate in 11 Years
How the Female Political Leadership Is Losing Ground in Venezuela
New Party Hopes To Represent The Opposition In Venezuela's Regional Elections
Venezuela's Opposition Is Back On The November Ballot
The University City Of Caracas, A World Heritage Site, Is Falling Apart
Venezuela Changes Currency For Third Time In Less Than 15 Years
Maduro Regime Accused Of Politicizing The Achievements Of Venezuelan Athletes At The Olympics
Protesters Take Over Baseball Game Between Cuba And Venezuela
Venezuelans Ask The Vatican To Negotiate With Government And Opposition For Vaccines
Venezuelan Soccer Grieves The Death Of Gaetano Luongo
Latin America
Vaccine Discrimination? Latin Americans Immunized With Sputnik V Have Limited Travel Options
Martha Sepúlveda's Case Revitalizes Euthanasia Debate In Colombia
Drug Trafficking And National Security: U.S. And Mexico Agree To Work On New Cooperation Plan
Amid Great Political Division, Argentina Prepares For National Primaries
Latin Americans Travel To The U.S. To Get Vaccines Where There Are Plenty
National Pride: Argentina Wins The Copa América Soccer Tournament For The First Time In 28 Years
What Is Behind Cuba's Unprecedented Protest? The Internet's Role In The Unrest
Second Doses Of Sputnik V Vaccine, Delayed In Latin America
Nicaraguan Authorities Jail Opposition Leaders, Pave Way For Ortega's Reelection
El Salvador's Adoption Of Bitcoin Welcomed By Crypto Enthusiasts, But Salvadorans Are Skeptical
Governing Stances Clash In Peru's Most Polarized Presidential Election
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele Consolidates Power, Dismissing Judicial Authorities
Political Divisions Color Debate Over In-Person Classes In Argentina
Protests In Colombia Leave 24 Dead And 914 Injured
Interviews and Podcasts
Podcast
Maduro Appears in Court and Delcy Is Sworn In as New President
Interview
New, Old Venezuela
Interview
Venezuelan Journalist Explains What Is Happening in His Country. "It's an Invasion. But Most People Are Euphoric"
Interview
Will Venezuelans Return Home? "It Will Happen When the Regime Is Stripped of Power"
Interview
A Venezuelan Journalist's Account After Maduro's Fall
Interview
On Drug Trafficking, Corruption, and Returning to Venezuela
Interview
Venezuelan Journalist on Drug Trafficking and Corruption Under Maduro
Interview
Venezuelan Journalist Speaks to Albanian Media: Without the US, Maduro Would Never Have Fallen
Podcast
Judiciary Orders Reinstatement of Delia Espinoza as Attorney General
Podcast
Will Venezuela Be Governed by Women? Delsa Solórzano and Paola de Alemán Speak
LatAm Explained

The global narrative about Latin America is still mostly shaped by international media reporting in English. Sometimes these outlets have reporters from the region, but often it's someone who doesn't really know our realities telling our stories to the world.

LatAm Explained was born from the conviction that it's time we start reporting on our region ourselves, directly in English — taking control of our narrative without losing context, nuance, and substance in translation.

The newsletter brings clear, honest, and grounded journalism on Latin American politics, the economy, and social issues. Reporting on our region, from our perspective, for the world.

Contact

If you have story tips, editorial questions, freelance commissions, or want to talk about Latin American politics, corruption, migration, or human rights, I'd like to hear from you.

I'm available on Signal upon request.