The red scissors are coming too
The upcoming paquetazo could be coming in more ways than one. After the Chavernment’s Finance Minister hinted at the possibility of future tax hikes, the National Assembly is...
MIA Report
It seemed only fair, back when I asked my wife if she’d move to Venezuela with me if Capriles won the election, to answer yes when she asked...
Is stupidity a pre-existing condition?
A few readers criticized me for implying, in a previous post, that the more educated you are, the less likely it is (or should be) that you are...
Giordani wants more of your money
Finance and Planning Minister Jorge Giordani said in an interview with State-owned newspaper Correo del Orinoco that according to him, Venezuelans don’t pay enough taxes: “It doesn’t reach...
Hell is a Venezuelan bank
Last week was slow for me blogging-wise. Not because of a lack of ideas, mind you, but a lack of time. Sometimes everyday life meddles with the routine....
Major shake-up in Trujillo
Trujillo State Governor Hugo Cabezas announced that he has declined to run for a second term, even though he was endorsed by the comandante presidente himself weeks ago...
Do it for Socorro
Socorro Hernández is one of those chavista creatures that really tick me off. I can sort of understand people like Aristóbulo Istúriz, or Freddy Bernal, or Elías Jaua,...
The CNE pulls off a magic trick
Six of Chavismo’s candidates for State governorships in the the 16-D regional elections have something in common beside being chosen via “neurological primary”: they are not residents of...
New budget = New military toys
The Chavernment presented this week its blueprint for the 2013 National Budget, which includes a huge total: 396.406 Millions of Bs. (33% higher than its predecessor). FONDEN and...
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