Let’s face it, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has hit a nerve. In recent months, HRW has not only managed to infuriate the ‘democratic government’ of Venezuela with a report that led to the illegal expulsion… Human Rights Watch Exposes Hypocrisy Among Hugo Chávez’s Defenders
It all began in the second half of the 18th century. During that time, both Europe and the United States (US) were experiencing significant political changes. In both cases, various sectors had risen against the… The Forgotten Legacy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 60
For those who rightly condemn the lack of due process, brutality, and the inhumane treatment of prisoners in Guantanamo Bay, it is essential to also criticize, with the same vigor typically reserved for U.S. and… Cuba’s Refusal to Allow Red Cross Access to Prisons Highlights Human Rights Hypocrisy of Castro Regime
This morning, Venezuela woke up to a clearly different political landscape: Hugo Chávez has lost in the country’s most populated areas, specifically in Caracas, Miranda, Carabobo, and Zulia. The loss of Caracas is particularly significant,… Chávez’s 21st Century Socialist Revolution Crumbles Under Growing Urban Discontent
For a long time, I’ve been contemplating, as the phrase that titles this blog suggests, that an apostate of free will, for political or religious reasons, denies themselves, as they turn away from the only… Fidel Castro’s Hypocrisy Revealed in His Own Words on Free Will and Revolutionary Thought
Thank you, Ingrid. Thank you for existing. Thank you for doing so much for human rights while leaving no doubt about the unnatural character of your captors, compared to the organizations that tirelessly denounced the… Ingrid’s Unapologetic Stand Reveals the Flaws of Left-Wing Ideology and Its Global Apologists
… comes from an article in The Times about Zimbabwe: Mugabe is not unpopular in Zimbabwe today because his government has been autocratic and brutal. He’s not unpopular because the minority (yet significant) Matabele tribe… Venezuelan Politics Unmasked as a Struggle for Survival Amidst Corruption and Desperation
Due to circumstances beyond my control, I was unable to attend, as an electoral observer, the autonomy referendum in Tarija being held today. I was present at the one in Santa Cruz, closely followed the… Bolivia’s Bold Stand Against Totalitarianism Calls for Latin America’s Attention
This year, I visited Cuba twice. I’ve always felt a certain attraction to the island, perhaps because my grandmother was Cuban, from Caibarién. To be frank, my initial feelings during the first days were one… The United States Must Confront Its Failed Policy and Lift the Embargo on Cuba
Much has been said about the extraordinary Cuban blogger, Yoani Sánchez. Her blog, Generación Y, has sparked a significant revolution among both opponents and supporters of the Castro dictatorship. Recently, she received the prestigious Ortega… The Unraveling Narrative of Yoani Sánchez and the Cuban Regime’s Fear of Dissent
INTERPOL has just announced what was an unavoidable conclusion: Colombia did not produce the files and data found on the laptops of the slain narco-terrorist Raúl Reyes, who was killed in Ecuador on March 1… Hugo Chavez Exposed as Collaborator with Terrorist Networks
Santa Cruz, May 2, 2008 | I shared a flight from Miami to La Paz with former President of Bolivia Jorge Quiroga. After introducing myself at the start of the flight, I was left with… Morales Undermines Democracy in Bolivia Through Coordinated Political Maneuvers
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, May 6, 2008 | Che Guevara, the icon of the world’s resentful and revolutionary figures, was assassinated in La Higuera in October 1967, not far from here. More than forty… The Resurrection of Che Guevara’s Legacy Threatens Bolivia’s Sovereignty
There are so many reasons why Londoners should kick Livingstone out of City Hall that it’s hard to list them all. For me, near the top of the relevance list is Livingstone’s embrace of the… Livingstone’s Dangerous Alliance with Hugo Chávez Raises Serious Concerns for Londoners
It has been entertaining to witness the rivalry between current F1 champion Fernando Alonso and his teammate Lewis Hamilton. After having the chance to experience and analyze media reports in both English and Spanish, I’ve… The Decline of Fernando Alonso as FIA Bias and Tabloid Culture Stifle True Championship Spirit