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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Tracking Broken Promises
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
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
Our sexist opposition
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
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
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
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
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
FAQCh
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
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
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
Fake Pollster Chronicles: HEY! This one’s on our side! (UPDATED)
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
Good News/Bad News
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
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
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
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
