Monthly Archives: November 2011

Tracking Broken Promises

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

So, as we move towards Friday’s big flashy launch of Chávez’s pet Organization of American but Not North American States, I keep thinking someone, somewhere should be keeping a kind of searchable archive of crazy-ass regional integration schemes Chávez has promised … Continue reading →

Posted in International chavistas | 109 Comments

Grand Theft Party

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

In the era of chavista social lunacy and decay, there’s always one more depth left to plumb. Today, we find out that the Supreme Tribunal is aiding and abetting the wholesale theft of a political party – by overturning the … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged | 28 Comments

Our sexist opposition

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

The other day, Carlos Ocariz, candidate for governor of Miranda, endorsed a group of 21 people who are vying for mayor in his state. Their names? Juan Carlos, David, Ramón, José Manuel, Guillermo, Raimundo, Richard, Julio Cesar, Luis Manuel, José, … Continue reading →

Posted in Opposition, Women | 141 Comments

Thugs and their Thuggish Thug Things

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Probably one of the more difficult things about my job is communicating to a First World audience that unmistakable taste of sheer thuggishness the Chávez government leaves in your mouth. There are certain taken-for-granted understandings an audience has about just … Continue reading →

Posted in Chavismo | 33 Comments

Brilliant – UPDATED

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Update: Turns out some of da kidz who made the video read this blog! Check out their rationale for it.

Posted in In Other News | 125 Comments

We are geniuses

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Well, that didn’t take long. A mere day after the SUNDECOP began “controlling” the prices for all goods and services in the economy, we are hearing from the Bolivarian National Guard that there is hoarding going on, that articles have … Continue reading →

Posted in The Economy | 41 Comments

The tyranny of the deadline

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Dang it, I’m on deadline today so I really don’t have the time to give full flight to the furious, disgusted, downright marialejandralopezesque rant I have brewing inside of me over the simply incredible, puked-half-in-my-mouth-when-I-heard-it case of María Corina Machado’s … Continue reading →

Posted in María Corina Machado | Tagged | 38 Comments

FAQCh

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

A FAQ about the new “Law of Fair Prices and Costs,” using chavismo’s own words. Q: So I hear there is a new Law of Fair Costs and Prices. What’s it about? A: The Law of Fair Costs and Prices … Continue reading →

Posted in The Economy | 45 Comments

Don’t cry for me

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Venezuela’s cancer-stricken President, while addressing a group of young chavistas today, suggests time is not on his side: “You will finish the job. It’s up to you to finish it. We have started it. But time will not be enough. … Continue reading →

Posted in Chavez cancer | 66 Comments

Toxic Arria

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Miss the good old days of never-ending, hyper-emotive, hyper-polarized political conflict narrowly focused on the figure of Hugo Chávez and ignoring the actual needs of Venezuelan people? Do you get nostalgic for the the way that kind of politics steered … Continue reading →

Posted in Primaries | Tagged | 121 Comments

Fake Pollster Chronicles: HEY! This one’s on our side! (UPDATED)

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

So we know readers come to Caracas Chronicles looking for the finest in Fake Pollster news so, today, we have a special treat: apparently some guys on our side are getting in on this game! Meet the (either self-parodically or … Continue reading →

Posted in Polls | Tagged | 46 Comments

Good News/Bad News

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

The Good News: HCR does know how to smile. The Bad News: He can only do it in still photographs.

Posted in Henrique Capriles | 24 Comments

No vetting allowed

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

The other night, the opposition’s presidential candidates held a debate. While the format literally did not leave much room for debate, we all came away thinking it was a success. The candidates were reasonably polished and highly respectful of each … Continue reading →

Posted in Primaries | 49 Comments

What CCTs can’t do

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

In The New Republic, Jonathan Cohn launches a fascinating discussion of (very) early childhood intervention with wide repercussions for policy-making in Venezuela (and everywhere else.) Read it.

Posted in In Other News | 15 Comments

What happened last night

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

So all the buzz after last night’s debate went to María Corina Machado and Diego Arria, candidates who, paradoxically, are trailing way behind in the polls. It’s no surprise: anyone who’s followed gringo nomination races with any interest could’ve seen … Continue reading →

Posted in Primaries | 124 Comments