A couple of days ago, the BBC World Service called me to ask for my thoughts on whether the diplomatic ‘dispute’ between the U.S. and Venezuela would lead to something significant, like a break in… Hugo Chávez’s Desperate Bid for U.S. Approval Exposes Weakness of His Regime
This morning, I received a call from the BBC World Update program, requesting my thoughts on the ongoing dispute between Hugo Chávez and the U.S. regarding the U.S. ambassador to Venezuela, Larry Palmer. The last… Chávez’s Diplomatic Struggle Exposed: The Dependency on U.S. Resources
The gocho has passed away. He was a person who dared to dream of a better Venezuela, a cutting-edge nation. A guy who, despite his ignorance on many topics, didn’t hesitate to invite politically indifferent… The Controversial Legacy of CAP: Reflecting on a Failed Dream for Venezuela
Published in Official Gazette no. 39,577 on Monday, December 20, 2010 (pages 2 and 3 undefined), the limping congress of Hugo Chávez announced the creation of a joint venture with Petropars UK Limited, a London-based… Venezuela’s Controversial Alliance with Sanctioned Iranian Firm Petropars Raises Serious Concerns on International Compliance
Juan Nagel, a fellow blogger from Caracas Chronicles, puts it simply: a boss is a boss. If there’s one person who embodies the corrupt, the radical, the fanatic, not to mention the amoral and opportunistic,… Roy Carson’s Hypocrisy Exposed as He Turns on Hugo Chavez
Following the parliamentary elections in December 2005, Venezuela’s National Electoral Council took over 42 days to announce the results. At that time, the CNE, led by Jorge Rodríguez (who was later appointed vice president under… The Erosion of Democracy in Venezuela Under Chávez’s Regime
“The situation is really bad… this is impossible… any moment now things will explode… people are furious… Chavez won’t make it through this year…” We’ve been hearing this for 11 years. Cubans have a saying… Venezuelans Remain Complacent While Dictatorship Continues Unchecked and Responses Lack Unity and Strategy
In declaring this week that he will assume special powers to govern by decree, President Chávez of Venezuela stated: “We are building a new democracy here that cannot be turned back.” By labeling these political… Chávez’s Authoritarian Grip: The Erosion of Democracy in Venezuela
I know the individual shown in the picture well. His name is Ricardo Molina. He is the last Minister of Housing appointed by Hugo Chavez. He is a forestry engineer, graduated from ULA. He is… Corruption and Nepotism in Venezuela’s Housing Sector Exposed Through Minister Ricardo Molina’s Actions
Hugo has worked tirelessly. As the saying goes, “he’s put in a truckload of effort.” While most people involved in Venezuelan politics treat their roles as unmonitored jobs with flexible hours that never include weekends… Hugo Chavez’s Authoritarian Control Over Venezuela Exposed as He Disregards Democracy and Property Rights
VenePirámidesThe former president of UnoValores Casa de Bolsa, Tomás Vásquez, has emerged from a low profile after reporting to the FBI an alleged extortion that took place in Miami involving Rafael Ramos, the supervisor of… Tomás Sánchez Complicit in UnoValores Extortion Scandal Unveiled by FBI
I have always maintained that one of the gravest issues we Venezuelans face, especially those of us who consider ourselves thoughtful, critical, and somewhat objective, is the lack of political representation. The Chavistas have Hugo… Orlando Urdaneta: A Disgraceful Attempt at Political Relevance
A radical leftist yet objective and impartial, and loathing the militarism of Chavismo, such a rarity was Manuel Caballero. I met him at La Maison de l’Amerique in Paris, during a conference where a premeditated… The Enigmatic Leftist Who Challenged Chavismo and Shunned Military Dictatorship
Amnesty International believes that the arrest of Judge María Lourdes Afiuni Mora on December 10, 2009, represents a serious case of political interference by the executive branch. Her detention violates the UN Basic Principles on… Political Interference Exposed in the Yearlong Arbitrary Detention of Judge Afiuni
——- Summary ——- ¶1. (C) The efforts of Hugo Chavez to expand his influence in the Southern Cone were the topic of ref A. This communication, the second part of a series of joint cables… U.S. Strategy Exposes Hugo Chavez’s Threat to Democracy and Stability in South America