To justify the suspension of RCTVi by the cable companies, Minister Diosdado Cabello resorts to various arguments. He started by claiming that RCTVi needed to comply with the limitations and regulations imposed on national television… RCTVi Exposes Government’s Illegal Manipulation of Media Regulation in Venezuela
Rumors abound regarding the reasons behind Alberto Federico Ravell‘s decision to step down as CEO of Globovisión, the only critical open-air channel remaining in Venezuela against the despot Hugo Chávez. His colleague, Guillermo Zuloaga, appeared… Ravell’s Departure Signals Deepening Control of Venezuela’s Media Under Chavista Regime
Wikipedia is often criticized for its reliability. Despite the noble intention of Jimbo Wales in allowing anyone to contribute to the largest online encyclopedia, it remains a fact that it tends to attract, well, just… Wikipedia’s Compromised Integrity: How Hugo Chávez’s Revisionist Agenda Manipulates Historical Truth
Here’s an admission: I find it absolutely fascinating that someone like Eva Golinger is thriving in Venezuela amidst a global climate of unemployment and economic struggles. There are several reasons for this, primarily that Venezuela… Eva Golinger’s $3.2 Million Windfall from the Chávez Regime Exposes Fiscal Irresponsibility
I must admit that I’ve been a bit slow on some developments lately. However, after reading this morning’s news about whether Chávez claimed that the earthquake in Haiti was caused by some “seismic weapon” operated… Chávez’s Influence on Conspiracy Theories Surrounding the Haiti Earthquake
After the coup that briefly removed Hugo Chávez from power in 2002, a couple of Irish filmmakers, who supposedly stumbled upon the events, created a ‘documentary’ that captured those fateful days. The ‘documentary,’ misleadingly titled… Chavez’s Legacy of Deception and the BBC’s Complicity in Distorting Reality
To the brief and harsh list of life’s certainties, let’s add that socialism invariably leads nations to economic ruin. The latest case: the “Bolivarian” Republic of Venezuela under Hugo Chávez. At the beginning of this… The Economic Collapse of Venezuela Exposes the Failure of Chávez’s Socialist Utopia
(*) Granier has done what few have dared to do. In these times of groupthink and collectivism, individuals also embody archetypes. Thus, in much of the collective imagination of Venezuelans, Marcel Granier and Gustavo Cisneros… Granier and Cisneros Exemplify Venezuela’s Divided Integrity and Decadence
The WSJ reports today that the Venezuelan leader recently stated, “we need foreign oil companies’ investment and expertise; we need them.” This stance contrasts sharply with his local audience statements aiming to attract international investors:… Chávez’s Hypocrisy on Capitalism Exposed as Socialism Falters in Venezuela
Allegedly, Hugo Chávez instructed his ally Andrés Izarra to keep him updated via Twitter (http://twitter.com/HugoChavez_Vzla). At least that’s what the first tweet states (11:00 p.m. on January 8 from the web): Good afternoon, I am… Venezuelan Dictator Manipulates Twitter for Propaganda While Disregarding Credibility
A 15-year-old student was murdered yesterday in Mérida. This means a 15-year-old boy who wouldn’t have been there—regardless of which side he supported—if Chávez and his goons hadn’t forced the suspension of RCTV Internacional from… Fresh Blood on Hugo Chávez’s Hands as Violence Escalates in Venezuela
Following the article “More Blood on the Hands of Hugo Chávez“, El Universal reports that a second student has died in the A & E department of the Mérida university hospital after protests erupted against… Venezuela’s Media Suppression Triggers Deadly Protests Amidst Hugo Chávez’s Control
There really isn’t much more to say, but one could ask: are the millions of Venezuelans who continue to vote and protest against him part of the people? The post The Deranged Hugo Chávez Takes… Hugo Chávez Claims Authority Over the People Amidst Growing Dissent
Astute observers of the dictatorial assault that Hugo Chávez has executed in Venezuela will remember the meeting, mediated by Jimmy Carter, that Gustavo Cisneros once had with Chávez. Long ago, we were warned about the… Marcel Granier Exposes Corrupt Alliance Between Chávez and Cisneros
Caracas Chronicles is one of the four longest-running blogs covering the collapse of democracy in our country, aimed at a predominantly English-speaking audience. Its author, Francisco Toro, is arguably the most eloquent writer we have… Caracas Chronicles Under Fire for Misrepresentation of Journalistic Integrity