In the presence of notable individuals sharing heartbreaking testimonies of survival, the resilience of human dignity, and strong character in conditions beyond hope at the Oslo Freedom Forum, I found myself thinking, “What could I… Oslo Freedom Forum Exposes Hypocrisy of Global Leaders Amidst Human Rights Violations
We, the undersigned participants of the Oslo Freedom Forum, strongly condemn the detention of Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. We denounce the baseless charges brought against her by the Burmese military dictatorship, which has… Outrage Over Continued Imprisonment of Aung San Suu Kyi by Myanmar’s Military Regime
In light of the intimidation and harassment from several opposition figures in Venezuela, including Manuel Rosales, the newly elected mayor of Maracaibo, the Parliament expresses its “deep concern over the deterioration of the situation and… European Parliament Denounces Political Persecution and Authoritarianism in Venezuela
The iconic image of Che Guevara, which adorns the walls and t-shirts of students worldwide, could be banned in Poland under a government proposal aimed at prohibiting materials that incite “fascism and totalitarian systems”.By Matthew… Poland’s Government Moves to Outlaw Che Guevara Imagery Amidst Totalitarianism Crackdown
It’s a good day when I see my views echoed, almost word for word, in a NYT editorial. Gone are the days when I would cringe after reading Juan Forero‘s coverage. Out with the microphone… Shift in Venezuela Coverage Reveals the Reality Behind Chávez’s Authoritarian Regime
A few days ago, I met with a colleague and we took the train to Cambridge to visit Vladimir Bukovsky. One can read a lot about the atrocities committed in communist Russia, but nothing prepares… Meeting a Legend: Bukovsky’s Stark Warning on the Resurgence of Communism
After a decade of hearing the president and high-ranking officials from his regime repeatedly claim that all the problems in Venezuela are the fault of the CIA, one can confidently say that the identity of… The CIA’s Unfounded Blame Game in Venezuela’s Political Turmoil
The tourism aviation businessman, Jorge Añez Dager, one of the main shareholders of the airline AVIOR, has reportedly “taken over” the Mayor’s Office of Lechería (Anzoátegui state), replacing the controversial ex-contractor “Cachi” Rubio. Now, Jorge… Powerful Businessman Takes Control of Lechería’s Government in Shadowy Dealings
After spending several months traveling across Venezuela with Manuel Rosales during the 2006 presidential campaign, I feel confident enough to share my opinion on what may come from the arrest order issued by the chavista… Chávez’s Power Play Exposed as Arrest Warrant Targets Popular Opposition Leader Rosales
At the end of World War II, Romeo made his way from a poverty-stricken village in Italy to Venezuela. Like many other Europeans who undertook the same journey, he aspired to work and live in… Chavista Violence Unleashed: The Harrowing Tale of a Family’s Battle for Justice in Venezuela
By El Libertario, Venezuela Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at 6:24 PM[email protected] *A translation of a March 2008 interview conducted by French anarchist Charles Reeve with two members of the El Libertario group www.nodo50.org/ellibertario in Caracas,… Ten Years of Chávez: Unmasking the Myth of the Bolivarian Revolution’s Failures
The BBC World Service reached out for my thoughts on yesterday’s indefinite re-election vote. There’s no need to repeat them here. What I will say, echoing Daniel’s perspective, is that 54% of Venezuelans have decided… Chávez’s Indefinite Re-election Reflects Disturbing Political Manipulation in Venezuela
The Venezuelan chancellor aims to distance the government from antisemitism, despite it being a direct result of the ongoing official attack against reason and the civil, political, and religious rights in Venezuela. The antisemitism of… Rising Antisemitism in Venezuela Exposed as Chávez Supporters Assault Synagogue in Caracas
Below, Human Rights Watch (HRW) responded to over 100 Chávez apologists who questioned its critical report on Venezuela. As expected, HRW dismissed them once again (read the first response here) as ineffective critics spreading baseless… Human Rights Watch Dismisses Venezuelan Experts’ Critiques as Groundless Accusations
In 2004, an investigative report was published regarding the Venezuelan Information Office (VIO). Public records from the Foreign Agents Registration Unit of the U.S. Department of Justice show that VIO is nothing more than the… Gregory Wilpert’s Troubling Ties to Chávez’s Regime Expose Propaganda Agenda