The Esequibo rift heats up... again
The long diplomatic conflict between Venezuela and Guyana regarding the territory known as the Esequibo has entered a brand new phase this year. In recent weeks, both nations...
The disappearance of Alcedo Mora
Last February 27th, local Chavista activist Alcedo Mora allegedly left his home in the city of Mérida. He went to his workplace at the Merida State Government and...
Falling out of love with FIFA and the FVF (Updated)
The FIFA scandal continues to dominate headlines worldwide, particularly after Sepp Blatter announced on Tuesday he would step down after being reelected for a fifth term four days earlier....
Who is Jim Luers?
Back in April, State broadcaster VTV and weekly political gossip rag Quinto Dia quoted White House spokeman Jim Luers saying that reports that the U.S. is investigating Diosdado Cabello are “totally...
Out with the mayor
In early March, I wrote about Lumay Barreto, the opposition (VP) mayor of bordertown Guasdualito (Apure State) who was swiftly impeached by the PSUV-controlled municipal council for allegedly...
Human rights in Venezuela face UN tests
The core issue of human rights in Venezuela, specially economic, social and cultural ones, will be reviewed in Geneva in the next two days, as the B.R. of...
The fall of Rafael Esquivel (Updated)
Huge news out of Zurich today, where several high ranking members of FIFA were arrested for alleged corruption and money laundering. One of them is Rafael Esquivel, chairman...
Chavismo on wheels
In early April, a close relative of mine was looking everywhere for new tires. He hasn’t found anything yet. At least he isn’t the only one caught in this...
CNE meddles with dissident Chavistas
The race for the National Assembly is up and running with the recently held MUD primary. The PSUV will have its own internal process on June 28th, and the...
Aragua conflict enters new phase (Updated)
The current battle in Aragua State between the authorities and criminal gangs took a sudden shift for the worse after a massive police and military operation was held...
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