These days, there’s a lot of talk about the failure of capitalism. It’s a “reality” that one can’t escape. Just by buying a newspaper, turning on the TV, browsing the internet, or having an informal…
My Comment of the Week This note (as often happens when we inform in advance about government decisions) might freeze the presidential intention to appoint Adán Chávez as Minister of Defense. But really, bringing the…
I was sitting on the starboard side of a P & O ferry, between Dover and Calais, minding my own business, enjoying the sun and the wind of the English Channel, admiring the seamless flow…
I was sitting on the starboard side of a P & O ferry, between Dover and Calais, minding my own business, enjoying the sunlight and wind of the English Channel, admiring the constant flow of…
Readers of this blog will likely remember my past exchanges with Noam Chomsky. The ‘most important intellectual in the world’ has emerged from his cave with a letter, published in the newspaper he recently accused…
Readers of this blog will undoubtedly remember my past exchanges with Noam Chomsky. The so-called ‘world’s foremost intellectual’ has emerged from his cave with a letter published in the newspaper he recently accused of «extreme…
In another turn in the ongoing saga of Hugo Chávez ceding sovereign matters to Cuba, El Nacional reported on July 17 without clarifying that the new electronic identifications will be handled by a branch of…
In a surprising development regarding Hugo Chavez’s transfer of sovereignty to Cuba, El Nacional reported on July 17 that new electronic IDs will be managed by a branch of a Cuban “technology” university, called ALBET,…
A picture encapsulates chavismo and how the communist leader perceives power. Hugo Chavez’s facial expression says it all. No further comments are needed.
My Weekly Commentary Almost unnoticed, Chávez’s clinical condition has dramatically altered the electoral landscape for 2012. Both organizations supporting his reelection and the opposition find themselves in shock. This situation was unexpected. There’s an underlying…
I just watched a video of Maria Corina discussing her project, her desire to become the first female president of Venezuela. She mentioned something that left me speechless regarding the horrific recent violations in La…
I just watched a video of Maria Corina discussing her project and her ambition to become the first female president of Venezuela. She said something that left me speechless at minute 5:43 of the video…
Let’s face it: in politics, Hugo Chavez is a lucky guy. I won’t mention high oil prices, the acquittal, or how he came to power riding the wave of unpopularity against traditional parties. No. I’m…
We have to admit it: in politics, Hugo Chavez is a lucky guy. I’m not going to talk about high oil prices, the dismissal of charges, or how he came to power riding the wave…
UPDATE NOV 16, 2011: Venezuela: Congressman Carlos Ramos questions Williams F1 Finally, some good news coming out of Venezuela. The local news source Noticias24 reports today that the congressional audit committee is demanding a copy…