Almagro Explores the Outer Reaches of "Diplomatic Language"
In 19 scorching pages, OAS chief Luis Almagro makes it entirely plain just how little of the bullshit CNE's is peddling the International Community is buying.
Life
Up With This We Will Not Put: Chavismo has Ruined the McDonald's French Fry
Thrilled your good, old fasioned Mickey-D's french fries are back? You may be in for something of a shock...
CC Book Club: Chavismo Rising
Alejandro Velasco's "Barrio Rising" is the story of a country, a neighborhood, and the people who inhabit it. But after reading the first half, do we know what they want?
An Amazing Three Weeks
Editing Caracas Chronicles has been like surfing a tsunami of raw talent. An exhausted, exhilarated Quico thanks everyone who's made it possible.
Calling La Simón Elitist is Like Calling the Sky Blue
I love La Simón deeply. But commuting to and from campus every day from Guatire gives you a whole new perspective on elitism, USB-style.
Maduro Minus Moustache
Confident in his house-building abilities, Maduro gets ready to go all reverse Movember on Venezuelans.
The Counterrevolutionary Potential of the Video Selfie
The most interesting experiment in subverting the Communicational Hegemony in Venezuela today is Henrique Capriles's video selfie campaign. Yes, really.
The Ghost of 1957
Many in the opposition are sure the government will rig legislative elections on December 6th to hang on to power. The last time such a stunt was tried, the authoritarian regime collapsed within six weeks. Could December 2015 be the December 1957 of the 21st Century?
McDonald's to push boundaries with innovative "french fry" product for Venezuelan market
Daring new elongated rectangular fried potato stick design considered radical departure for burger chain best known for fried cassava snacks.
The Real Cadenas
The only Rafael Cadenas text most people have read is an execrable little screed misattributed to him. The real Cadenas is just so much better.
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