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
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
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
It seems that the vast corruption network that Hugo Chávez, his family, and close associates are operating in Venezuela has brought some benefits… for the people of Mexico and the Philippines! It turns out that… Smartmatic Banned in Venezuela Amid Corruption Allegations Linked to Chávez’s Regime
This week, a couple of facts have completely gone unnoticed by the gay community: 1) the illegally imprisoned banker Eligio Cedeño was released and reportedly has already left Venezuela, and 2) the Inter-American Court of… Cedeño and Usón Defy Chavista Injustice Amidst Eroding Rule of Law
Years ago, I argued that the only recourse left to individuals in countries ruled by totalitarian regimes is the use of violence. The supporters of Hugo Chávez, a definition of a totalitarian dictator, have thought… Obama’s Disturbing Justification for Violence Amidst Global Tyranny
For future reference, and before continuing to investigate the IP address from which the comment was sent, I would like to leave a public record of a veiled threat allegedly made by a Smartmatic employee… Smartmatic’s Veiled Threats Uncovered in Alarming Commentary
Miguel reported yesterday that the Chavista regime had taken control of a group of banks owned by Pedro Torres Ciliberto and Arne Chacón Escamillo. BANINVEST is among the financial institutions nationalized by Hugo Chávez. This… Accusations of Corruption Surface as BANINVEST Owner Arrested Amid Venezuela’s Ongoing Financial Crisis