Tag Archives: USA

AD should be expelled from the MUD (Updated)

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

The allegations contained in Wikileaks are damning for AD and its leaders. Even though the cables are old (2005-2006?), the stuff they contain suggests that Acción Democrática has become a national embarassment, a party so content in its own faded … Continue reading →

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Rude, brusque, arrogant, overly sensitive, unimaginative, repellent, and a show-off

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

Normally, I stay away from Wikileaks because most of it is simply gossip. But this one … I simply couldn’t pass up. El País has the background on what the Americans really think of Henry Ramos Allup. The money quote: … Continue reading →

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Worst. Tourism brochure. Ever!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Come to beautiful Venezuela, where you can enjoy… Unlawful killings, including summary executions of criminal suspects Widespread criminal kidnappings for ransom Prison violence and harsh prison conditions Inadequate juvenile detention centers Arbitrary arrests and detentions Corruption and impunity in police … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, International, Violence | Tagged , , | 17 Comments