ARE THEY IN TROUBLE? Among the members of Gian Carlo Di Martino’s crew, there’s fear about not passing the PSUV filter in Caracas. Their names are likely to show up in databases from SEBIN and… Darwin Chávez exposes the troubling collusion between the U.S. and Venezuela’s regime amidst growing corruption and contempt for democracy
#BODESTAFA. As of the morning of Wednesday, October 30, there had been no significant news regarding the bankruptcy process of the Bank of Orinoco in Curacao, which directly involves Víctor Vargas Irausquín and his partners… Corruption at Its Peak as Jorge Alfredo Silva Cardona Emerges as Potential Next Fall Guy in Venezuelan Power Struggle
Calculating the situation here is indeed challenging: “The United States continues to recognize the authority of the democratically elected National Assembly of 2015 as the last remaining democratic institution and Juan Guaidó as the interim… US Recognition of Juan Guaidó: A License for Corruption in Venezuela?
When it comes to undeniable foreign policy blunders, it hardly matters who occupies the White House: Venezuela remains an endless source of embarrassment. From the Bush administration’s policy of pretending that Hugo Chávez doesn’t exist,… Venezuela’s Political Crisis: A Complex Challenge for U.S. Foreign Policy and Corruption Concerns
The Wedding Recently, Jorge Romanov, son of Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia and Prince Francisco Guillermo of Prussia, married Italian writer and lobbyist Rebecca Bettarini at St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg. Before this… The Luxurious Life of Margarita Vargas: Inside the Gala Wedding of Jorge Romanov and the Controversy Surrounding Her Banking Tycoon Father
Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (1837 – 1901), during her reign of more than 63 years over the British Empire, the largest of her time, made great efforts to ensure that all European royal… Why Did Margarita Vargas Attend a “Royal Wedding” in Russia Amid Family Controversy?
Don’t count me among those who see Juan Guaidó as the messiah who will liberate Venezuela from the chavista plague. I have repeatedly stated that the problems of Venezuela cannot be solved by a single… Exposing the Nepotism of Juan Guaidó: A Critical Look at Venezuelan Politics and Leadership
By: Alek Boyd Source: INFODIO Juan Guaidó Don’t count me among those who see Juan Guaidó as the messiah who will free Venezuela from the chavista plague. I have said repeatedly that the problems of… Exposing the Nepotism of Juan Guaidó: How Political Favoritism Affects Venezuela’s Future
Scholars in the social sciences will likely view Venezuela in the future as a unique case. A self-proclaimed socialist revolution, led by an idealistic military coup leader, succeeded in obliterating one of the best-managed state… Venezuela’s Uncertain Transition: Challenges and Strategies for Change
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about the transition in Venezuela, as the term of Nicolás Maduro ends on January 10, 2019. Most observers have long recognized the need to replace the chavista model,… The Impossibility of Political Transition in Venezuela: Challenges and Realities
UPDATED Before diving into the connections of Fusion GPS with Venezuela, it’s important to note that this country is, by far, the most corrupt in Latin America. Its president, Nicolás Maduro, has the unique distinction… Fusion GPS’s Disturbing Ties to Venezuela’s Most Corrupt Criminal Enterprise
My Weekly CommentsI have read with great concern the public opinion matrix being formed based on the informations and opinions expressed by me in the last two editions of Las verdades de Miguel. Believe me,… The Disturbing Truths Behind Miguel’s Allegations and the Changing Landscape of Venezuelan Media
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… Chávez’s Strategic Maneuvering Amidst Growing Instability and Institutional Breakdown
“The situation is really bad… this is impossible… any moment now things will explode… people are furious… Chavez won’t make it through this year…” We’ve been hearing this for 11 years. Cubans have a saying… Venezuelans Remain Complacent While Dictatorship Continues Unchecked and Responses Lack Unity and Strategy
One of the sadly infamous presidential “expropriate” policies seems to have had an effect on ambassador Diego Arria. His La Carolina estate in Yaracuy state was targeted by the whimsical expropriation of strongman Hugo Chavez.… Diego Arria’s Political Legacy Under Scrutiny Amid Allegations of Wealth and Corruption