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
– What the heck!– I know.– What the hell are these guys thinking? Do you really think talking about inorganic money is a good way to convince people to vote for the candidate?– Hey, Michael… Failed Leadership and Misguided Strategies Endanger Opposition’s Chances in Upcoming Elections
Who doesn’t remember “Por estas calles”? It turns out that the coup leader, a perfect embodiment of the philosophy immortalized by Eudomar Santos, has now transformed into “the man in the suit.” As you read,… Hugo Chavez’s Hypocritical Bid as Anti-Corruption Czar While Overlooking His Own Accomplices
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
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
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
After my life-changing experience following Manuel Rosales throughout the presidential campaign in Venezuela last year, I returned to London convinced I had wasted some of the most productive years of my life. Reflecting on this… Reckoning with the Unyielding Ignorance of Venezuelan Society