Top Oppo Targets
Quico says: Here’s the good news: the opposition stands to make big gains in November’s local elections. Why? Because the current crop of incumbent mayors was elected in...
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Quico Toro is the founder of Caracas Chronicles.
The Phantom Menace
Quico says: The more I think about the 26 Phantom Decree-laws Chávez “enacted” (but didn’t publish) on Thursday, the angrier I get. Think about it. These people had...
Oops, I did it again
Quico says: Guess what? Turns out yesterday was the last day of Chávez’s powers to legislate by decree and – would you believe it? – today’s gaceta oficial...
You like him, you really like him!
Juan Cristobal says: – Yon Goicoechea is the political leader you rate most favorably. What can we make of this? Why doesn’t it sit right with me? For...
What do you stand for? (II)
Quico says: Back to our Survey. We asked readers a couple of very broad questions about development strategy and PDVSA ownership. Moderation remained the order of the day....
The Municipios Map
Quico says: Turns out somebody on Wikipedia also thought of mapping the 2007 referendum results, but at the municipal level. (Hat tip: Kepler.) This map makes the opposition’s...
States to Watch Out For
Quico says: So, what would count as a “good” result for the opposition in the State and Local elections on November 23rd? How many states can we expect...
Municipios to watch out for
Quico says: When it comes to local races, it’s even harder to know where to look. 335 mayors are going to be elected on November 23rd, way more...
What do you stand for? (I)
Juan Cristobal says: – Well, the results from the second survey of Caracas Chronicles’ readers is out. This one, as you will recall, focused on your political views....
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