Las Piloneras

Las Piloneras was created by group of Venezuelan citizens, especially feminists, driven by the challenging economic, political, security, and health crisis affecting their families, first raising their voices at the Women’s March on May 6, 2017. They spontaneously united to protest humans rights injustices affecting women in Venezuela through traditional songs, especially the “Pilón” and other well-known Venezuelan melodies. As a peaceful protest movement, they adapt these traditional labor-related songs with new lyrics to express their desires for change and raise awareness about their difficult circumstances.

They continue to take action through non-violent marches and gatherings in public spaces like community streets, long lines for basic goods, shopping centers, public transportation, and any place where their message can reach the public. Their goal is to raise citizen awareness and inspire hope. Through song and other creative, peaceful action, Las Piloneras denounces the hardships they face while encouraging others to join in the struggle against Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian government, which has created immense political and economic hardship for the Venezuelan populace.